Common characteristics of Colima tomb pieces
are the deeply burnished reds, browns and
blacks of each works’ highly polished surface.
This animal, a dog, features unusual horns,
which cannot be explained, except to say that
this animal head might have represented a
spiritual deity. Dogs are represented throughout
Ancient Mexico, as both evil as well as good
entities. His friendly face suggests that he was
indeed a friendly spirit, meant to take his owner
safely into the afterworld. Head pots, such as
this piece, were exclusive to Colima. Such a
friendly presence would certainly liven up any
home.
- (PF.2763)
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