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Culture: Mexico (465)
El manto negro / The black shroud
Teresa Margolles (Mexican, b. 1963)
2020.64©
Head Fragment
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1961.31CCCC0
Seated Male Carrying Maize
Central Mexico, Aztec style, 13th-16th century
1949.555CCCC0
Zapata
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974) and 2 others
1972.219©
Seated Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1941.390CCCC0
Zapata
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1934.166©
Plate
Mexico, Campeche, Maya
1990.182CCCC0
Fisherman
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
2021.110©
Stela Fragment
Mexico, Veracruz?, 600-950 AD
1959.334CCCC0
Niño Fedencio, Espinazo. Nuevo Léon, Mexico
Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, 1942-)
2023.152©
Vessel with Ballplayer
Mexico, Yucatán, Maya (Chocholá) style (250-900)
1990.180CCCC0
Ladder of Ladders
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902–2002)
2007.142©
Wounded Soldier
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1954.864©
Ballgame Hip Protector (Yoke)
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1973.213CCCC0
Zapatistas
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
2002.25©
Figure of a Warrior
Central Mexico, Tetzcoco?, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1984.37CCCC0
Ballgame Palma
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1973.3CCCC0
Self-Portrait
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991)
1957.432©
Elongated Mask Ornament
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1967.154CCCC0
Loot
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1943.538©
Flower Market
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 1 other
1972.218©
Woman and Bird
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991)
1950.583©
The Fruits of Labor
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1934.165©
Urn Figure Head Fragment
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1990.275CCCC0
Small Mask Ornament
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.21CCCC0
Architectural Scene
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Nayarit
1990.258CCCC0
"Horned" Male (Dwarf?)
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1991.20CCCC0
Open-Air School
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1941.510©
Study for the Mural “Aboriginal Races” (for the National Preparatory...
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1945.253©
Miss Spongeface
Helen Escobedo (Mexican, 1934–2010)
2004.62©
Celt with Deity
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1954.856CCCC0
Brothers Collecting Shells
Fidencio Fifield-Perez (Mexican, b. 1990)
2015.38©
Mural Fragment with Elite Male and Maguey Cactus Leaves
Central Mexico, Tlacuilapaxco apartment compound(?), Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1963.252CCCC0
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.187CCCC0
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.185CCCC0
Bowl
Mexico, South-central Veracruz
1990.251CCCC0
Mother-and-Child Figurine
Mexico, Aztec
1921.1711CCCC0
Vessel with Butterfly Headdress
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, 1-550
1990.231CCCC0
Kneeling Figure
Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, 1200-300 BC
1951.179CCCC0
Three Generations
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.434©
Silver Mine Worker
Francisco Mora (Mexican, 1922–2002) and 1 other
2000.94©
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.186CCCC0
Strike on the Pier
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1995.175©
The Guerrilla Fighter Aureliano Rivera
Erasto Cortés Juárez (Mexican, 1900–1972)
2000.98©
Figure of a Woman
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
1982.354©
Standing Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1952.455CCCC0
Water Jar (Olla)
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980)
1986.1131©
Shell with Seated Noble
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1965.550CCCC0
Grief (Mural Study)
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1930.243©
Two-headed Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1990.141CCCC0
Standing Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1962.250CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1990.144CCCC0
Seated Male Figure
Mexico, Jalisco, Zacatecas Style
1990.268CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.150CCCC0
Boy and Dog
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1972.217©
Standing Female Figure
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Huastec
1990.169CCCC0
Ruined House
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1944.417©
Clock without Time
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
2005.124©
Seated Male Holding Chief’s Baton
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Nayarit
1952.228CCCC0
Standing Figurine
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Michoacán
2008.20CCCC0
Carved Vessel
Mexico, Campeche, Maya, Chocholá Style
1990.173CCCC0
Figurine with Back Rack
Mexico, Maya, Jaina style
1990.172CCCC0
Swirl Melon Bowl
Nancy Youngblood (Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1955)
1994.199©
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1942.1094CCCC0
The Skeleton of the Buses
José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1852–1913)
2000.97CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.142CCCC0
Face Fragment
Mexico, Palenque region(?), Maya
1990.179CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.138CCCC0
Male Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.153CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Chupíuaro, Guanajuato
1990.146CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Guanajuato or Michoacán, Chupícuaro
1996.291CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.139CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.149CCCC0
Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.147CCCC0
The Victim
Ignacio Aguirre (Mexican, 1900–1990)
2001.224©
Profile of a Mexican Woman
Carlos Orozco Romero (Mexican, 1898–1984)
1958.359©
TGP Mexico: The Workshop for Popular Graphic Art, A Record of Twelve...
Alberto Beltrán (Mexican, 1923–2002) and 4 others
2000.183©
Cárdenas and the Expropriation of Oil
Pablo O'Higgins (Mexican, 1904–1983) and 1 other
2000.99©
Saltillo Sarape
Mexico, Coahuila state, Saltillo Region
1921.568CCCC0
Tool Bones I-VI
Damián Ortega (Mexican, b. 1967)
2013.90©
Female Figurine Rattle
Mexico, Campeche, Jaina Island, Maya
1980.127CCCC0
Male Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.145CCCC0
Untitled
Gunther Gerzso (Mexican, 1915–2015)
2020.237©
Woman, View, and Small Square Mirror
Joy Laville (American, 1923–2018)
2020.239©
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1950.409CCCC0
Set of Human Ear Effigies
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
3.2018©
Flat Male Figure
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Colima
1990.259CCCC0
Teacher
Fanny Rabel (Mexican, 1922–2008) and 1 other
2000.96©
Warrior Figurine with Shield
Mexico, Classic Maya, Jaina style
1990.178CCCC0
Male Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.148CCCC0
Shell Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec style
1952.86CCCC0
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.188CCCC0
The Lindy Hop
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1938.208©
Two Women on Red Blanket, One Reading
Joy Laville (American, 1923–2018) and 2 others
2020.238©
Soldier
José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, 1934–2017) and 1 other
2020.240©
Standing Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1990.219CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.154CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Guerrero, Xalitla, Xochipala style
1993.203CCCC0
Saltillo Sarape
Mexico, Coahuila state, Saltillo Region
1921.569CCCC0
Basin with Feathered Serpent
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1965.20CCCC0
Warrior Figurine with Removable Headdress
Mexico, Yucatán, Jaina Island region, Campeche, Maya style (250-900)
1963.93CCCC0
Saltillo Sarape
Mexico, Coahuila state, Saltillo Region
1973.1062CCCC0
Figurine Head Fragment
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1921.1709CCCC0
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1921.1701CCCC0
Drinking Cup
Mexico, Cholula(?), Mixteca-Puebla style
1990.212CCCC0
Seated Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec style, 300 BC-AD 700
1954.857CCCC0
Head from a Building's Façade
Mexico, Campeche, Maya style (250-900)
1990.183CCCC0
Bowl
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980) and 1 other
1999.191©
Necklace and Nose Ornament
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1990.263CCCC0
Dog Head
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 6th-11th Century
1990.250CCCC0
Seated Deity
Mexico, Aztec, Valley of Mexico near Teotihuacan, Macuilxochitl (?), 14th-16th century
1990.136CCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Mexico, Guerrero, Ichcatiopan, Mixtec or Aztec
1983.191CCCC0
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1990.229CCCC0
Figurine Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec style
1945.121CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz, 7th-10th Century
1940.11CCCC0
Reclining Figure
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 4th-7th Century
1948.355CCCC0
Oscar Miestchaninoff
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1972.222©
Axe Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.189CCCC0
Seated Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.191CCCC0
Three Antelope
Ma Pe Wi (Velino Shije Herrera) (Zia Pueblo, 1902–1973)
1928.313©
À Mon Seul Désir
Martin Soto Climent (Mexican, b. 1977)
2013.91©
Axe
Mexico or Central America, Maya
1997.170CCCC0
Rear Guard
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.436©
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1990.264CCCC0
Vessel with Deity Mask
Central Mexico (Las Bocas, Puebla?), Olmec, Formative Period
2002.67CCCC0
Panel with Royal Woman
Maya style, Mexico or Guatemala, Usumacinta River region, Classic Period, 250-900
1962.32CCCC0
Female Figurine with Headdress
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco, type D1
1990.137CCCC0
Plate with Painted Design
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980) and 1 other
2003.348©
Figurine
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1697CCCC0
"Échate la otra" (Mexican Pulquería)
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1943.539©
Crown Ornament (Hu’unal)
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1993.7CCCC0
Carved Tube
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1949.196CCCC0
Miniature Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1951.319CCCC0
Figurine Head Fragment
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1951.162CCCC0
Seated Female Figure
Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco Style
1990.270CCCC0
Male Dog
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1964.37CCCC0
Reclining Nude
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1956.299©
Seated Figure Wearing a Skin
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 7th-11th Century
1990.246CCCC0
Water Jar (Olla) with Rainbird
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Zuni (A:shiwi) Pueblo
1937.898CCCC0
Miniature Metate
Central Mexico, Xochicalco?, Classic Period
1956.86CCCC0
Offering Group: Plaque with Frontal and Profile Faces
Mexico, Guerrero(?), San Jerónimo de Juárez, Xochicalco style
1990.213CCCC0
Seated Nude (Tehuantepec Bather)
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1944.421©
Head Effigy Bowl
Mexico, Region of Tilantongo, District of Tlaxiaco, Nayarit style
1990.200CCCC0
Ballgame Palma
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1990.249CCCC0
Bowl with Geometric Design, Warped (Three-part Design)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Cameron Creek village, Mimbres Mogollon
1930.36CCCC0
Painted Vase with Ruler and Scribe
Guatemala, Northern Peten or Mexico, Southern Campeche, Maya, Late Classic, 7th-10th Century
1990.181CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco, type D2
1990.140CCCC0
Incense Burner Support
Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque Region, Maya, Classic period
1990.174CCCC0
Jar with Fine-line Design
Lucy Martin Lewis (Acoma Pueblo, about 1900–1992)
2003.345©
Bowl with Grasshopper
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Cameron Creek village, Mimbres Mogollon
1930.47CCCC0
Pedestal Bowl
Mexico, Cholula?, Mixteca-Puebla Style, 10th-16th century
1951.317CCCC0
Requiem
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.438©
Bowl with Rattle Base
Mexico, Cholula?, Mixteca-Puebla Style, 10th-16th century
1962.249CCCC0
Water Jar (Olla) with Rosettes
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Zuni (A:shiwi) Pueblo
1928.323CCCC0
Ballgame Thin Stone Head (Hacha)
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1990.248CCCC0
The Franciscan and the Indian
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 2 others
1941.506©
Bowl
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980)
2003.350©
Head of a Woman
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1941.507©
Water Jar (Olla)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Zuni (A:shiwi) Pueblo
1923.1082CCCC0
Ballgame Thin Stone Head (Hacha)
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
2001.89CCCC0
Cylindrical Vessel with Palace Scene
Mexico or Central America, Maya stye (250-900)
1967.203CCCC0
Water Jar (Olla)
Histia family?
1937.897©
Two Hands
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1948.434©
Portrait of William Spratling
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1951.421©
Deity Plaque
Mexico or Central America, Maya, 4th-7th Century
1951.159CCCC0
Revolution
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.433©
Pendant with Scribe Figure
Mexico, Mixtec?, 8th-11th Century
1949.198CCCC0
Fish Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.190CCCC0
Architectural Sculpture Fragment
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1996.401CCCC0
Figure Fragment
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.556CCCC0
The Flag Bearer
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1950.439©
Whipping Boy
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1964.356©
Twilight
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1995.174©
Figural Vessel
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1990.276CCCC0
Bar Bead
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1950.377CCCC0
Mexican Peasants Working
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1930.242©
Archaic Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1952.454CCCC0
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1972.3CCCC0
Head Effigy Bowl
Mexico, Region of Tilantongo, District of Tlaxiaco, Nayarit style
1990.199CCCC0
Pair of Seated Figures
Mexico, Nayarit, 1st century BC-4th century AD
1998.83CCCC0
Emaciated Crouching Figure
Mexico, Nayarit, San Sebastian Red Style
1990.261CCCC0
Pair of Standing Figures
Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan del Rio Style
1990.266CCCC0
Self-Portrait
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 1 other
1941.509©
Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl)
Central Mexico, Aztec or modern, Post-Classic Period or modern
1941.46CCCC0
Marching Women
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1950.435©
Mapa estelar en árbol
Gabriel Orozco (Mexican, b. 1962)
2009.343©
Figure Holding Small Supernatural
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
10.2015©
Pectoral Ornament
Mexico, Guerrero, Ichcatiopan, Mixtec or Aztec style
1983.190CCCC0
Necklace
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1945.123CCCC0
Bird Head
Mexico, Valley of Mexico
1947.171CCCC0
Female Figurine
Central Mexico, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1948.354CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Michoacán
1990.257CCCC0
The Hanged Man
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1944.331©
Vaudeville in Harlem
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1950.437©
Conch Shell Trumpet Vessel
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1966.127CCCC0
Tlaloc
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1966.361CCCC0
Carved Bowl
Mexico, Central Highlands, Olmec, 1200-300 BC
1990.44CCCC0
Bowl with Geometric Design (Two-part Feather)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Cameron Creek village, Mimbres Mogollon
1930.42CCCC0
Plate with Bear Claw Design
Nathan Youngblood (Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1954)
2003.346©
Yoke
Mexico, Classic Veracruz Style, 7th-10th Century
1943.662CCCC0
Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1945.130CCCC0
Carvel Vessel with an Underworld Diety (God L)
Mexico, Yucatán Peninsula, Maya (Chocholá) style
1970.35CCCC0
Mask
Mexico, Paintla, 19th century
1943.385CCCC0
Goddess Plaque
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1949.199CCCC0
Offering Group
Mexico, Guerrero(?), San Jerónimo de Juárez, Xochicalco style
1990.252CCCC0
Miniature Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.470CCCC0
Vessel with Crested Heads
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1990.262CCCC0
Head with Animal Helmet
Mexico, Gulf Coast, San Andrés Tuxtla(?), 7th-11th Century
1990.237CCCC0
Funerary Urn
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1944.78CCCC0
Standing figurine holding an animal (dog?)
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Colima or Jalisco state, possibly Tuxcacueso-Ortices municipality
2008.21CCCC0
Ballgame Palma
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1990.253CCCC0
Study for fresco in National Preparatory School, Mexico City
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1930.666©
Mask Attachment(?)
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1990.221CCCC0
Pendant Plaque
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec, 6th-8th Century
1948.358CCCC0
Pendant Plaque
Central Mexico, Xochicalco Style, 8th-10th Century
1948.357CCCC0
Figurine Holding A Ball(?)
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala style (1500-500 BC)
1998.82CCCC0
Head
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1953.369CCCC0
Feline
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1960.264CCCC0
Pair of Figure in Flower Ornaments
Mexico, Yucatán, Jaina Island region, Campeche, Maya style (250-900)
1967.155CCCC0
Seated Figurine
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Huastec area (near Pánuco), 1st-8th Century
1966.17CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec
1921.1699CCCC0
Recliner-shaped Vessel (Reclinatorio)
West Mexico, Colima state, Comala style, Formative period (1600 BC-AD 200)
2008.60CCCC0
Jar with Fine-line Design
Sarah García (Acoma Pueblo, 1928–2015)
1967.120©
Four Fish, Juchitán, Oaxaca
Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, 1942-)
1999.179©
Mold
Mexico
1921.1700CCCC0
Water Jar (Olla)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo
1928.305CCCC0
The Apocalypse of Saint John
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 3 others
1967.25©
Shaving Bowl
Mexico, Guanajuato, 19th century
1947.272CCCC0
Vase
Mexico
1921.1696CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Remojados Culture)
1946.170CCCC0
Emiliano Zapata
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
2016.596©
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1950.153CCCC0
The Balloon Seller
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902–2002)
2007.25©
Seated Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1948.488CCCC0
Messerschmitt
Miguel Conde (Mexican, b. 1939)
1974.23©
Carnival, Tlaxcala, State of Tlaxcala
Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, 1942-)
1999.178©
Scent Bottle
Mexico (?)
1916.620©
Figurine
Mexico, Valley of Mexico (?)
1929.374CCCC0
Santos:  Virgin Crowned
America, New Mexico, 19th century
1958.73CCCC0
Balinese Actor
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1953.569©
Plate: Majolica
Mexico, 18th century
1969.267CCCC0
Toy Stone for Grinding Grain
Mexico, Valley of Mexico (?), Aztec (?)
1929.375CCCC0
Crouching Figure
Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, 1200-300 BC
1990.222CCCC0
Religious Cartoon
Mexico, 20th century
1935.128©
Animal Palma
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.245CCCC0
The Funeral
Otto Butterlin (Mexican, 1909-)
1957.424©
Head in Mouth of Snake
Central Mexico, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1948.356CCCC0
Tripod Vessel with Lid
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1996.400CCCC0
Vessel with Crested Atlantean (Supporting) FIgures
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1998.28CCCC0
Hacha with Human Face
Mexico, Veracruz, San Andres Tuxtla, late Classic period
1990.240CCCC0
Vase
Mexico, Maya, Campeche
1972.93CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1947.26CCCC0
Explosive Landscape, from the Mountain Suite
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974) and 2 others
1987.206©
Idol
Mexico, Oaxaca, La Mixteca
1942.867CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec
1921.1704CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1705CCCC0
Head Fragment
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.236CCCC0
Head Hacha
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.255CCCC0
Mask
Mexico, Guerrero
1950.73CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1702CCCC0
Funerary Urn
Mexico, Oaxaca, 5th-6th Century
1963.669CCCC0
Headdress
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1698CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1706CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1710CCCC0
Mask
Mesoamerica (or Mexico), 16th century or earlier
1967.141CCCC0
Photographs by Manuel Alvarez Bravo
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902–2002) and 1 other
1985.220©
San Rafael - Archangel: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.403CCCC0
Drawing of Olmec Jade Head
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1961.77©
Drawing of Olmec Jade Head
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1961.78©
Head Palma
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.241CCCC0
Bead
Mexico, Pre-Columbian
1990.210CCCC0
Tripod Bowl with Painted Underside
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1990.214CCCC0
The Franciscan and the Indian
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1960.247©
Head Ornament
Mexico, Chichén Itzá, Maya, 7th-10th Century
1945.120CCCC0
San Francisco de Assisi:  santo de retablo
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.407CCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.522CCCC0
Archaic Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1952.457CCCC0
Pendant
Mexico, Central Highlands
1953.270CCCC0
Portrait
William Philip Spratling (Mexican, 1900–1967)
1956.252©
Head Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.184CCCC0
Axe-shaped Implement
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.217CCCC0
Standing Female Figure
Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco style
1990.260CCCC0
Mosquitos #2
Sergio Hernández (Mexican, b. 1957)
2004.60©
Bowl
Southwest, New Mexico, Mimbres Valley, 11th-12th century
1973.165CCCC0
Embroidered Woman's Garment
Mexico, Yucatan, 19th century
1918.587CCCC0
Tile- Ancient Southwestern Motif
Mexico, 20th century
1935.189©
Sampler Fragment
Mexico, 19th century
1942.518CCCC0
Niño
William Philip Spratling (Mexican, 1900–1967)
1956.253©
Serpent-form Fan Handle(?)
Central Mexico, Mixtec
1990.197CCCC0
Seated Figurine
Mexico, Oaxaca, Xoxo, Mixtec
1990.202CCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.516CCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.521CCCC0
Boy and Dog
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1964.543©
Axe-shaped Implement
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.216CCCC0
Frog Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1995.98CCCC0
The Sonnets of Shakespeare
Flor Garduño (Mexican, b. 1957) and 2 others
2010.196©
Mask Ornament
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.538CCCC0
Bead
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.209CCCC0
Viaje con Ulises y Xavier a Vallarta
Cynthia Martínez (Mexican, b. 1967)
2004.61©
Watermelons
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 2 others
2005.129©
Pulpo
Gabriel Orozco (Mexican, b. 1962)
2010.266©
Needlepoint (Drawnwork) Lace Square
Mexico, 19th century
1929.419CCCC0
Sampler Fragment
Mexico, 19th century
1942.519CCCC0
Standing Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1990.223CCCC0
Hacha with Openwork
Mexico, Veracruz, El Tajín
1990.239CCCC0
Head
Mexico, 600-1000
1917.98CCCC0
Maguey Cloth
Mexico, early 20th century
1929.418CCCC0
Long Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.523CCCC0
Mexican Festival
William Philip Spratling (Mexican, 1900–1967)
1956.254©
Mexican Girl
Ignacio Aguirre (Mexican, 1900–1990)
1966.389©
Bird Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.192CCCC0
Serpent Labret
Mexico, Oaxaca, Xoxo, Mixtec
1990.205CCCC0
Bird Hacha
Mexico, Veracruz, El Tajín
1990.238CCCC0
Peasant Wearing a Sombrero
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1997.237©
Figurine Head
Mexico or Central America, Maya(?)
1990.157CCCC0
Tile- Landscape with Parrots
Mexico, Tarascan, 20th century
1933.268©
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.517CCCC0
Ox Cart
Federico Cantú (Mexican, 1908–1989)
1948.150©
Archaic Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1952.456CCCC0
Animal
Mexico, Western, Colima (?)
1958.93CCCC0
Grinding Corn
Eduardo Kingman (Mexican, 1913–1997)
1966.393©
Smiling Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1962.251CCCC0
Dancing Group
Mexico, Western Nyarit, 5th-6th Century
1958.72CCCC0
Arquitectura Funcional:  La Ciudad de los Palacios
Francisco Dosamantes (Mexican, 1911–1986)
1954.13©
Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1959.332CCCC0
Open Air School
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1963.166©
Mayan Women Weaving
Francisco Dosamantes (Mexican, 1911–1986)
1966.391©
Head Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.194CCCC0
Head in Bird's Beak
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec(?)
1990.204CCCC0
Among the Four of Us
Fulgencio Lazo Amaya (Mexican, b. 1967)
1994.276©
In the Name of Christ: Professor Jose Martinez Ramirez
Leopoldo Méndez (Mexican, 1902–1969) and 1 other
2000.100©
Butterflies
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
2002.86©
Two Faces
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
2005.127©
Mountain Sheep and Koshare Race
Awa Tsireh (American, 1895–1955)
1946.487©
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1958.65CCCC0
Towel End with Beaded Borders
Mexico, early 19th century
1945.81CCCC0
Woman Lying Down
Federico Cantú (Mexican, 1908–1989)
1946.244©
Figure Composition
Isidoro Ocampo (Mexican, 1910–1983)
1951.435©
The Blue Light
Raul Anguiano (Mexican, 1915–2006)
1951.436©
Head in Bird's Beak
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.203CCCC0
Axe-Shaped Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixteca
1990.211CCCC0
Life in My Quarter: The Land (Vida en me Barriada: La Tierra)
Everardo Ramírez (Mexican, 1906–1992) and 1 other
2010.791©
Girdle
Mexico, Huichol, 20th century (?)
1921.1600CCCC0
Study of Two Women
Carlos Camara (Mexican)
1937.122©
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.520CCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.524CCCC0
Open-Air School
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1944.418©
Logging
Alfredo Zalce (Mexican, 1908–2003)
1957.437©
Miniature Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.193CCCC0
Serpent Labret
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.206CCCC0
Frog Pendant
Mexico, Pre-Columbian
1990.208CCCC0
Seated Female Figure
Mexico, Jalisco, Zacatecas style
1990.269CCCC0
The Infinite
Fulgencio Lazo Amaya (Mexican, b. 1967)
1994.275©
The Disappeared Ones
Fernando Olivera (Mexican, b. 1962)
2004.59©
Monkey
Central Mexico, Tacuba, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1959.125CCCC0
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1952.119CCCC0
Vessel Fragment
Mexico, Aztec style, 20th century (?)
1990.176CCCC0
Figure Study
Jesús Guerrero Galván (Mexican, 1910–1973)
1951.434©
Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1952.267CCCC0
Woman with Mauve Stockings, from the series Women
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
1985.1054©
Poster, from the series Women
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 2 others
1985.1055©
Bird Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Ejutla(?), Mixtec
1990.201CCCC0
Axe-shaped Implement
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.215CCCC0
Figurine Bell
Mexico, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1950.160CCCC0
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1949.19CCCC0
Horses
Pop Chalee (American, 1906–1993)
1946.488©
Dish
Mexico, 16th century or earlier
1916.912CCCC0
Scarf
Mexico, late 18th-19th century
1916.1280CCCC0
Tripod Dish
Mexico, Aztec, 14th-16th century
1916.911CCCC0
Spindle Whorl
Mexico, 16th century or earlier
1916.918CCCC0
Bowl
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1990.230CCCC0
Standing Figurine
Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, 2nd-1st Century BC
1995.94CCCC0
Seated Figurine
Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, 2nd-1st Century BC
1995.95CCCC0
Elderly Figure
Mexico, Campeche, Veracruz Monumental Sculpture Type
1990.175CCCC0
Bowl
Mexico or Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic
1990.177CCCC0
Our Lady of Sorrows: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.402CCCC0
Bowl
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980) and 1 other
1994.124©
El Santo Nino de Atocha: santo de retablo
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.405CCCC0
San Geronimo:  santo de retablo
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.406CCCC0
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán (from Guerrero?), Classic Period
1990.228CCCC0
Straw Inlay Cross
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.404CCCC0
Standing Female Figure
Mexico, Veracruz, Veracruz Monumental Sculpture type
1990.256CCCC0
Whistle Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec, Monte Albáb IIIB
1990.274CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.923CCCC0
Standing Male Figure
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 4th-10th Century
1990.242CCCC0
Seated Male Figure with Backrest
Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco style, Type E
1990.271CCCC0
Tripod Whistle Figurine
Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, 2nd-1st Century BC
1995.93CCCC0
Figurine Head
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala, 16th-11th century BC
1995.97CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.922CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1951.160CCCC0
Eagle Design
Awa Tsireh (American, 1895–1955)
1937.925©
Dance Figure
Jose Encarnacion Pena (American, 1902–1979)
1937.799©
Deer Dance
Awa Tsireh (American, 1895–1955)
1937.811©
Figure with Nicho: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.223CCCC0
Christ Child: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.224CCCC0
Figure
Mexico, Jaina, Campeche, Maya, 4th-10th Century
1947.173CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.921CCCC0
Head-Shaped Hacha
Mexico, Isthmus of Tehuantepec(?), Coastal Lowlands style
1990.235CCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.920CCCC0
San Antonio: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.225CCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1950.369CCCC0
Unfinished Yoke
Mexico, Central Veracruz, Classsic Veracruz style
1990.247CCCC0
Coiled Rattlesnake
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1950.410CCCC0
Mask
Mexico, Mixtec, Monte Alban V, 14th-16th century
1948.353CCCC0
Figurine Head
Mexico or Central America, Maya(?), Middle Preclassic period
1990.156CCCC0
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.60©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.53©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.46©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.49©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.55©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.62©
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
El manto negro / The black shroud
Teresa Margolles (Mexican, b. 1963)
2020.641,600 burnished ceramic piecesEach approximately: 10.5 x 11 x 3.5 cm (4 1/8 x 4 5/16 x 1 3/8 in.)Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Head Fragment
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1961.31jadeiteOverall: 7.4 x 6.2 x 5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Seated Male Carrying Maize
Central Mexico, Aztec style, 13th-16th century
1949.555stone, pigmentOverall: 31.1 x 24.1 x 30.5 cm (12 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 12 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Zapata
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974) and 2 others
1972.219lithographSheet: 61.2 x 51.5 cm (24 1/8 x 20 1/4 in.); Image: 52.2 x 39.7 cm (20 9/16 x 15 5/8 in.)Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection©
Seated Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1941.390albititeOverall: 11 x 6.2 x 3.9 cm (4 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Zapata
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1934.166lithographImage: 41.3 x 33.2 cm (16 1/4 x 13 1/16 in.); Sheet: 52.7 x 39.8 cm (20 3/4 x 15 11/16 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Plate
Mexico, Campeche, Maya
1990.182earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 6.5 x 41.5 cm (2 9/16 x 16 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Fisherman
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
2021.110tempera and black crayon on paperImage: 63 x 48.2 cm (24 13/16 x 19 in.)Gift of Stephen E. Myers©
Stela Fragment
Mexico, Veracruz?, 600-950 AD
1959.334limestoneEach: 31.8 x 30.8 x 12.2 cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Niño Fedencio, Espinazo. Nuevo Léon, Mexico
Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, 1942-)
2023.152gelatin silver printTransfer from Ingalls Library©
Vessel with Ballplayer
Mexico, Yucatán, Maya (Chocholá) style (250-900)
1990.180earthenware, pigmentDiameter: 18.1 x 15.6 cm (7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.); Overall: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Ladder of Ladders
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902–2002)
2007.142gelatin silver printImage: 24.4 x 18.3 cm (9 5/8 x 7 3/16 in.); Mounted: 30 x 23 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Wounded Soldier
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1954.864oil on canvasFramed: 118.1 x 98.2 x 4.6 cm (46 1/2 x 38 11/16 x 1 13/16 in.); Unframed: 113 x 93 cm (44 1/2 x 36 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Straight©
Ballgame Hip Protector (Yoke)
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1973.213greenstone, pigmentOverall: 41.5 x 37.5 x 11 cm (16 5/16 x 14 3/4 x 4 5/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Zapatistas
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
2002.25lithographSheet: 44 x 56.6 cm (17 5/16 x 22 5/16 in.); Image: 32.2 x 41.3 cm (12 11/16 x 16 1/4 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Figure of a Warrior
Central Mexico, Tetzcoco?, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1984.37gold-silver-copper alloy (cast)Overall: 11.2 x 6.1 cm (4 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Ballgame Palma
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1973.3stoneOverall: 49.2 x 23.5 x 11.4 cm (19 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Self-Portrait
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991)
1957.432watercolor with graphiteSheet: 25.2 x 17.7 cm (9 15/16 x 6 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Elongated Mask Ornament
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1967.154greenstoneOverall: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wadhams in memory of Miss Helen HumphreysCCCC0
Loot
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1943.538graphite, pen and black ink, and black and gray washSheet: 34.9 x 19 cm (13 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Flower Market
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 1 other
1972.218lithographImage: 27.9 x 40.6 cm (11 x 16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection©
Woman and Bird
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991)
1950.583oil on canvasFramed: 123.2 x 102.9 x 6.2 cm (48 1/2 x 40 1/2 x 2 7/16 in.); Unframed: 106.5 x 86 cm (41 15/16 x 33 7/8 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.©
The Fruits of Labor
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1934.165lithographImage: 42.1 x 29.9 cm (16 9/16 x 11 3/4 in.); Sheet: 54.6 x 38.5 cm (21 1/2 x 15 3/16 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Urn Figure Head Fragment
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1990.275earthenwareOverall: 17.2 x 22.5 x 13.7 cm (6 3/4 x 8 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Small Mask Ornament
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.21jadeiteOverall: 6.8 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm (2 11/16 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Architectural Scene
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Nayarit
1990.258ceramic, pigmentOverall: 19 x 13 x 9.5 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
"Horned" Male (Dwarf?)
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1991.20earthenware with colored slips, black burial depositsOverall: 41.5 x 24.9 x 24.7 cm (16 5/16 x 9 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)Fiftieth anniversary gift of the Womens Council in honor of the Museum's Seventy-fifth anniversaryCCCC0
Open-Air School
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1941.510lithographImage: 31.5 x 41.1 cm (12 3/8 x 16 3/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection©
Study for the Mural “Aboriginal Races” (for the National Preparatory...
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1945.253graphiteSheet: 32.2 x 31.8 cm (12 11/16 x 12 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Miss Spongeface
Helen Escobedo (Mexican, 1934–2010)
2004.62estropajo (a vegatable sponge made from the inside of a gourd)Overall: 28 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm (11 x 6 x 6 1/2 in.)Gift of Mildred Constantine©
Celt with Deity
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1954.856stoneOverall: 32.2 x 14 x 11.5 cm (12 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Brothers Collecting Shells
Fidencio Fifield-Perez (Mexican, b. 1990)
2015.38color linocutSheet: 101.4 x 67.3 cm (39 15/16 x 26 1/2 in.); Image: 91.2 x 60.8 cm (35 7/8 x 23 15/16 in.)Gift of Friends of the Department of Prints and Drawings©
Mural Fragment with Elite Male and Maguey Cactus Leaves
Central Mexico, Tlacuilapaxco apartment compound(?), Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1963.252fresco on wall fragmentOverall: 83.2 x 116.2 cm (32 3/4 x 45 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.187serpentineOverall: 12 x 4.7 x 2.6 cm (4 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.185serpentineOverall: 9.2 x 5.4 x 1.8 cm (3 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Urn Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1990.277earthenwareOverall: 26.1 x 16.3 x 16.3 cm (10 1/4 x 6 7/16 x 6 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bowl
Mexico, South-central Veracruz
1990.251molded, carved, and burnished potteryDiameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 11 x 18 cm (4 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Mother-and-Child Figurine
Mexico, Aztec
1921.1711Ceramic, pigmentOverall: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Vessel with Butterfly Headdress
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, 1-550
1990.231ceramic, stucco, pigmentDiameter: 15.6 x 15.8 cm (6 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.); Overall: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Kneeling Figure
Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, 1200-300 BC
1951.179stoneOverall: 26.3 x 20 x 21.3 cm (10 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Three Generations
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.434lithographImage: 26.7 x 37.9 cm (10 1/2 x 14 15/16 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Silver Mine Worker
Francisco Mora (Mexican, 1922–2002) and 1 other
2000.94lithographSheet: 44.6 x 38.5 cm (17 9/16 x 15 3/16 in.); Image: 35 x 28.3 cm (13 3/4 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift from funds of various donors to the Department of Prints and Drawings©
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.186serpentineOverall: 7.3 x 4.7 x 3.4 cm (2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Strike on the Pier
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1995.175gouache on board mounted on masoniteUnframed: 55.9 x 70.5 cm (22 x 27 3/4 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun©
The Guerrilla Fighter Aureliano Rivera
Erasto Cortés Juárez (Mexican, 1900–1972)
2000.98linocutSheet: 37.3 x 35.7 cm (14 11/16 x 14 1/16 in.); Image: 27.3 x 21.7 cm (10 3/4 x 8 9/16 in.)Gift from funds of various donors to the Department of Prints and Drawings©
Figure of a Woman
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
1982.354color lithographImage: 76 x 56 cm (29 15/16 x 22 1/16 in.); Sheet: 76 x 56 cm (29 15/16 x 22 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ward©
Standing Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1952.455Ceramic, pigmentOverall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Water Jar (Olla)
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980)
1986.1131ceramic, slipOverall: 28.5 x 34 cm (11 1/4 x 13 3/8 in.)Anonymous Gift©
Shell with Seated Noble
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1965.550conch shellOverall: 16.6 x 7.9 x 3.5 cm (6 9/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Grief (Mural Study)
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1930.243lithographImage: 30.2 x 35.1 cm (11 7/8 x 13 13/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen Fund©
Two-headed Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1990.141Ceramic, pigmentOverall: 9.6 x 4.2 x 1.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Standing Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1962.250ceramic with pigmentOverall: 9 x 4.7 x 2.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 in.)Bequest of Jane Taft IngallsCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1990.144earthenware with pigmentOverall: 10.9 x 4.1 cm (4 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Male Figure
Mexico, Jalisco, Zacatecas Style
1990.268earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 40.6 x 23.1 x 19.5 cm (16 x 9 1/8 x 7 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.150pottery with traces of white and red pigmentOverall: 7.9 x 4.4 x 1.8 cm (3 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Boy and Dog
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 2 others
1972.217lithographImage: 41.5 x 30.2 cm (16 5/16 x 11 7/8 in.); Sheet: 57.8 x 40.3 cm (22 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection©
Standing Female Figure
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Huastec
1990.169stoneOverall: 70 x 33 x 22.5 cm (27 9/16 x 13 x 8 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Ruined House
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1944.417lithographImage: 26.7 x 37.9 cm (10 1/2 x 14 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Clock without Time
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
2005.124mixograph (bronze plate case from wax)Overall: 56 x 74.2 cm (22 1/16 x 29 3/16 in.)Gift of Pamela Elizabeth Ward in loving memory of her parents, William E. and Evelyn Svec Ward©
Seated Male Holding Chief’s Baton
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Nayarit
1952.228ceramic, pigmentOverall: 23.5 x 12 cm (9 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Standing Figurine
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Michoacán
2008.20ceramicOverall: 11 x 6.7 cm (4 5/16 x 2 5/8 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Carved Vessel
Mexico, Campeche, Maya, Chocholá Style
1990.173earthenwareOverall: 12.1 x 16.3 cm (4 3/4 x 6 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figurine with Back Rack
Mexico, Maya, Jaina style
1990.172molded and modeled pottery with traces of pigmentOverall: 23.2 x 10.6 x 7.5 cm (9 1/8 x 4 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Swirl Melon Bowl
Nancy Youngblood (Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1955)
1994.199ceramic, slipOverall: 15 x 23.1 cm (5 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial Fund©
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1942.1094greenstoneOverall: 19 x 23.2 x 9.8 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
The Skeleton of the Buses
José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1852–1913)
2000.97relief etching and letterpressSheet: 39.4 x 29.3 cm (15 1/2 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift from funds of various donors to the Department of Prints and DrawingsCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.142earthenware with pigmentOverall: 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Face Fragment
Mexico, Palenque region(?), Maya
1990.179molded potteryOverall: 15.5 x 13 x 9 cm (6 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.138earthenware with pigmentOverall: 7.9 x 2.7 cm (3 1/8 x 1 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Male Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.153earthenware with pigmentsOverall: 8.3 x 4.6 x 1.9 cm (3 1/4 x 1 13/16 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Chupíuaro, Guanajuato
1990.146pottery with traces of white pigmentOverall: 6.2 x 3.4 x 1.5 cm (2 7/16 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Guanajuato or Michoacán, Chupícuaro
1996.291ceramic, pigmentOverall: 22.5 x 10.5 cm (8 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.139earthenware with pigmentOverall: 5.6 x 2.7 x 0.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.149pottery with white and red pigmentOverall: 7.8 x 4.5 x 1.8 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.147pottery with traces of white and red pigmentOverall: 6.6 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Victim
Ignacio Aguirre (Mexican, 1900–1990)
2001.224linocutImage: 17.9 x 24.6 cm (7 1/16 x 9 11/16 in.); Sheet: 23.5 x 34.7 cm (9 1/4 x 13 11/16 in.)Gift of Phyllis Sloane©
Profile of a Mexican Woman
Carlos Orozco Romero (Mexican, 1898–1984)
1958.359watercolorOverall: 36.2 x 23.5 cm (14 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
TGP Mexico: The Workshop for Popular Graphic Art, A Record of Twelve...
Alberto Beltrán (Mexican, 1923–2002) and 4 others
2000.183linoleum cutSheet: 16.8 x 28.3 cm (6 5/8 x 11 1/8 in.); Image: 13 x 14 cm (5 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.); Overall: 18.5 x 34 cm (7 5/16 x 13 3/8 in.)Gift of Elizabeth Snodgrass in memory of James Snodgrass©
Cárdenas and the Expropriation of Oil
Pablo O'Higgins (Mexican, 1904–1983) and 1 other
2000.99linocutSheet: 32.7 x 25 cm (12 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.); Image: 26 x 18.8 cm (10 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.)Gift from funds of various donors to the Department of Prints and Drawings©
Saltillo Sarape
Mexico, Coahuila state, Saltillo Region
1921.568Wool, cotton; tapestry weave, macramé fringeOverall: 200.7 x 106.7 cm (79 x 42 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Tool Bones I-VI
Damián Ortega (Mexican, b. 1967)
2013.90plasterPurchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Female Figurine Rattle
Mexico, Campeche, Jaina Island, Maya
1980.127Ceramic, pigmentOverall: 9.5 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Weiner of Pepper Pike, OHCCCC0
Male Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.145pottery with white and red pigmentOverall: 8.9 x 4.2 x 2 cm (3 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Untitled
Gunther Gerzso (Mexican, 1915–2015)
2020.237color screenprintImage: 31.1 x 33 cm (12 1/4 x 13 in.); Sheet: 67.9 x 55.9 cm (26 3/4 x 22 in.)Gift of Kay Kujala Deaux©
Woman, View, and Small Square Mirror
Joy Laville (American, 1923–2018)
2020.239pastelSheet: 50.2 x 69.8 cm (19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.)Gift of Kay Kujala Deaux©
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1950.409stoneOverall: 13.4 x 12.8 x 6.7 cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Set of Human Ear Effigies
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
3.2018Jadeite?Overall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)Private Collection©
Flat Male Figure
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Colima
1990.259ceramic, pigmentOverall: 20 x 10.5 cm (7 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Teacher
Fanny Rabel (Mexican, 1922–2008) and 1 other
2000.96woodcutSheet: 50 x 32.6 cm (19 11/16 x 12 13/16 in.); Image: 32.2 x 25.4 cm (12 11/16 x 10 in.)Gift from funds of various donors to the Department of Prints and Drawings©
Warrior Figurine with Shield
Mexico, Classic Maya, Jaina style
1990.178molded and modeled pottery with traces of pigmentOverall: 17.3 x 9.2 x 7.9 cm (6 13/16 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Male Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.148pottery with traces of white and red pigmentOverall: 9.2 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm (3 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Shell Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec style
1952.86goldOverall: 7.7 x 2.2 cm (3 1/16 x 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Architectural Model
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.188serpentineOverall: 4.9 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Lindy Hop
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1938.208lithographSheet: 45.9 x 32.9 cm (18 1/16 x 12 15/16 in.); Image: 33 x 24.4 cm (13 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift of George W. Sanford©
Two Women on Red Blanket, One Reading
Joy Laville (American, 1923–2018) and 2 others
2020.238color lithograph on Rives BFK paperSheet: 52.7 x 63.5 cm (20 3/4 x 25 in.)Gift of Kay Kujala Deaux©
Soldier
José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, 1934–2017) and 1 other
2020.240lithographImage: 53.3 x 38.1 cm (21 x 15 in.); Sheet: 53.3 x 38.1 cm (21 x 15 in.)Gift of Kay Kujala Deaux©
Standing Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1990.219serpentineOverall: 10.6 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (4 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1990.154pottery with traces of white and red pigmentOverall: 9.1 x 4.7 x 1.9 cm (3 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Guerrero, Xalitla, Xochipala style
1993.203earthenware with pigmentOverall: 9.8 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm (3 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Saltillo Sarape
Mexico, Coahuila state, Saltillo Region
1921.569Wool, cotton; tapestry weaveOverall: 258 x 130.8 cm (101 9/16 x 51 1/2 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Basin with Feathered Serpent
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1965.20earthenware, stucco, pigmentDiameter: 16.2 x 34.5 x 34.5 cm (6 3/8 x 13 9/16 x 13 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Warrior Figurine with Removable Headdress
Mexico, Yucatán, Jaina Island region, Campeche, Maya style (250-900)
1963.93earthenware with pigmentOverall: 26.1 cm (10 1/4 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Saltillo Sarape
Mexico, Coahuila state, Saltillo Region
1973.1062Wool, cotton; tapestry weaveOverall: 245.5 x 151.2 cm (96 5/8 x 59 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. John A. HaddenCCCC0
Figurine Head Fragment
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1921.1709ceramic, pigmentDiameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); Overall: 9.2 x 8.5 cm (3 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1921.1701ceramic, slipOverall: 11 x 18.1 x 5.7 cm (4 5/16 x 7 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Drinking Cup
Mexico, Cholula(?), Mixteca-Puebla style
1990.212pottery with burnished, colored slipsOverall: 12.5 x 8.5 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec style, 300 BC-AD 700
1954.857ceramic, slipOverall: 32.2 x 17.9 x 18.8 cm (12 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 7 3/8 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Head from a Building's Façade
Mexico, Campeche, Maya style (250-900)
1990.183stucco, paintOverall: 33.2 x 17.5 x 29.7 cm (13 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 11 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bowl
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980) and 1 other
1999.191Ceramic, slipDiameter: 23.1 cm (9 1/8 in.)Gift in memory of Dr. Henry L. Tapp by his family, MaryLou, Carl, and Richard Tapp©
Necklace and Nose Ornament
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1990.263jadeite-albitite?, goldOverall: 40.3 cm (15 7/8 in.); Each bead: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Dog Head
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 6th-11th Century
1990.250earthenware, asphalt and resin paintOverall: 10.7 x 14.8 x 17.8 cm (4 3/16 x 5 13/16 x 7 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Deity
Mexico, Aztec, Valley of Mexico near Teotihuacan, Macuilxochitl (?), 14th-16th century
1990.136gray volcanic stone with red pigmentOverall: 37.5 x 20.3 x 24.8 cm (14 3/4 x 8 x 9 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Mexico, Guerrero, Ichcatiopan, Mixtec or Aztec
1983.191obsidian, crystalOverall: 2.5 x 2.2 cm (1 x 7/8 in.)Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell GruenerCCCC0
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1990.229stoneOverall: 15.7 x 15.3 x 7.9 cm (6 3/16 x 6 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figurine Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec style
1945.121jadeOverall: 6.1 x 2 x 2.3 cm (2 3/8 x 13/16 x 7/8 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz, 7th-10th Century
1940.11earthenwareOverall: 17 x 13.5 x 8.9 cm (6 11/16 x 5 5/16 x 3 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Reclining Figure
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 4th-7th Century
1948.355stone, pigment tracesOverall: 16.8 x 17.7 cm (6 5/8 x 6 15/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Oscar Miestchaninoff
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1972.222watercolor over graphiteSheet: 33.8 x 25.9 cm (13 5/16 x 10 3/16 in.); Mount: 41.1 x 32.9 cm (16 3/16 x 12 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Beatrice Miestchaninoff©
Axe Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.189serpentineOverall: 9.5 x 4.5 cm (3 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.191serpentineOverall: 7.5 x 4.4 x 5.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Three Antelope
Ma Pe Wi (Velino Shije Herrera) (Zia Pueblo, 1902–1973)
1928.313Gouache with graphite underdrawing on paperPage: 50.8 x 38.1 cm (20 x 15 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
À Mon Seul Désir
Martin Soto Climent (Mexican, b. 1977)
2013.91108 framed photographs, digital prints on fine art cotton paperFramed: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Axe
Mexico or Central America, Maya
1997.170chipped flintOverall: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Rear Guard
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.436lithographImage: 35.4 x 47.2 cm (13 15/16 x 18 9/16 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Pair of Ear Ornaments
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1990.264jadeite-albitite(?)Diameter: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Vessel with Deity Mask
Central Mexico (Las Bocas, Puebla?), Olmec, Formative Period
2002.67ceramic, traces of pigmentOverall: 18 x 17.1 x 15.9 cm (7 1/16 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Panel with Royal Woman
Maya style, Mexico or Guatemala, Usumacinta River region, Classic Period, 250-900
1962.32limestoneOverall: 60.4 x 69.8 cm (23 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Female Figurine with Headdress
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco, type D1
1990.137pottery with traces of white and red pigmentOverall: 11.2 x 3.7 x 4.2 cm (4 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Plate with Painted Design
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980) and 1 other
2003.348ceramic, slipOverall: 5.6 x 30.3 x 5.6 cm (2 3/16 x 11 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of Frances and David Dickenson in memory of Sarah Dickenson and Jeffrey Cudlip©
Figurine
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1697potteryOverall: 12 x 9 x 5 cm (4 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
"Échate la otra" (Mexican Pulquería)
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1943.539oil on canvasFramed: 57.8 x 73 x 4.5 cm (22 3/4 x 28 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.); Unframed: 20 x 26 cm (7 7/8 x 10 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Urn Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1990.273earthenwareOverall: 29.8 x 14.4 x 13 cm (11 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Crown Ornament (Hu’unal)
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1993.7jadeite-albititeOverall: 7 x 0.6 x 7.4 cm (2 3/4 x 1/4 x 2 15/16 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Carved Tube
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1949.196boneDiameter: 2.6 cm (1 in.); Overall: 15.1 cm (5 15/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Miniature Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1951.319greenstoneOverall: 6.9 x 6.2 cm (2 11/16 x 2 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Figurine Head Fragment
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán style, Classic Period
1951.162molded earthenware with pigmentOverall: 6.2 x 6.7 x 2.2 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 7/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Seated Female Figure
Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco Style
1990.270earthenware with burnished, colored slips and resist patterningOverall: 23.5 x 16 x 14 cm (9 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Male Dog
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1964.37earthenware with burnished red slipOverall: 39.5 x 20.8 x 47.8 cm (15 9/16 x 8 3/16 x 18 13/16 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Reclining Nude
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1956.299lithographGift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Seated Figure Wearing a Skin
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 7th-11th Century
1990.246earthenware, slipOverall: 43.3 x 29.2 x 28.7 cm (17 1/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Water Jar (Olla) with Rainbird
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Zuni (A:shiwi) Pueblo
1937.898ceramic, slipOverall: 25.5 x 33 cm (10 1/16 x 13 in.)Gift of Amelia Elizabeth WhiteCCCC0
Miniature Metate
Central Mexico, Xochicalco?, Classic Period
1956.86stoneOverall: 17.5 x 13 x 3 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Offering Group: Plaque with Frontal and Profile Faces
Mexico, Guerrero(?), San Jerónimo de Juárez, Xochicalco style
1990.213jadeite with albititeOverall: 7.9 x 6.3 x 0.7 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Nude (Tehuantepec Bather)
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1944.421lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Head Effigy Bowl
Mexico, Region of Tilantongo, District of Tlaxiaco, Nayarit style
1990.200potteryOverall: 12.7 x 15.9 x 20.1 cm (5 x 6 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Ballgame Palma
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1990.249stone, pigment tracesOverall: 42.7 x 8.3 x 19.6 cm (16 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 7 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bowl with Geometric Design, Warped (Three-part Design)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Cameron Creek village, Mimbres Mogollon
1930.36ceramic, slipOverall: 15.5 x 24 cm (6 1/8 x 9 7/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Painted Vase with Ruler and Scribe
Guatemala, Northern Peten or Mexico, Southern Campeche, Maya, Late Classic, 7th-10th Century
1990.181pottery with burnished, colored slipsOverall: 24.5 x 10.5 cm (9 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco, type D2
1990.140pottery with white and red pigmentOverall: 12.6 x 5.3 x 3.2 cm (4 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Incense Burner Support
Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque Region, Maya, Classic period
1990.174pottery with polychromeOverall: 54.7 x 31.3 x 28.8 cm (21 9/16 x 12 5/16 x 11 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Jar with Fine-line Design
Lucy Martin Lewis (Acoma Pueblo, about 1900–1992)
2003.345Ceramic, slipOverall: 11.8 x 15.8 cm (4 5/8 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Frances and David Dickenson in memory of Sarah Dickenson and Jeffrey Cudlip©
Bowl with Grasshopper
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Cameron Creek village, Mimbres Mogollon
1930.47ceramic, slipOverall: 8 x 18.8 cm (3 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Pedestal Bowl
Mexico, Cholula?, Mixteca-Puebla Style, 10th-16th century
1951.317earthenware with colored slipsDiameter: 14.4 x 18.6 cm (5 11/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Overall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Requiem
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.438lithographImage: 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 15 15/16 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Bowl with Rattle Base
Mexico, Cholula?, Mixteca-Puebla Style, 10th-16th century
1962.249earthenware with colored slipsDiameter: 7.9 x 11 cm (3 1/8 x 4 5/16 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Bequest of Jane Taft IngallsCCCC0
Water Jar (Olla) with Rosettes
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Zuni (A:shiwi) Pueblo
1928.323ceramic, slipOverall: 27.5 x 36 cm (10 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Ballgame Thin Stone Head (Hacha)
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1990.248stone, pigment tracesOverall: 23.7 x 6.9 x 15.8 cm (9 5/16 x 2 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Franciscan and the Indian
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 2 others
1941.506lithographMr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection©
Bowl
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980)
2003.350ceramic, slipOverall: 7.1 x 9.6 cm (2 13/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Frances and David Dickenson in memory of Sarah Dickenson and Jeffrey Cudlip©
Head of a Woman
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1941.507lithographImage: 35.5 x 25.3 cm (14 x 9 15/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection©
Water Jar (Olla)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Zuni (A:shiwi) Pueblo
1923.1082ceramic, slipOverall: 26.5 x 37.5 cm (10 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.)Gift of the Smithsonian InstitutionCCCC0
Ballgame Thin Stone Head (Hacha)
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
2001.89stone, pigmentOverall: 61.6 x 20 x 8.8 cm (24 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 3 7/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Cylindrical Vessel with Palace Scene
Mexico or Central America, Maya stye (250-900)
1967.203earthenware with colored slipsDiameter: 19 x 11.3 cm (7 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.); Overall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Gift of Edgar A. HahnCCCC0
Water Jar (Olla)
Histia family?
1937.897ceramic, slipOverall: 28.5 x 35.5 cm (11 1/4 x 14 in.)Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White©
Two Hands
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1948.434lithographImage: 42.8 x 23 cm (16 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Portrait of William Spratling
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1951.421lithographMr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection©
Deity Plaque
Mexico or Central America, Maya, 4th-7th Century
1951.159jadeOverall: 9 x 7.4 cm (3 9/16 x 2 15/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Revolution
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1950.433lithographImage: 30 x 40.5 cm (11 13/16 x 15 15/16 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Pendant with Scribe Figure
Mexico, Mixtec?, 8th-11th Century
1949.198jadeOverall: 7.3 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm (2 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fish Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.190serpentineOverall: 6.4 x 3.7 x 1.5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Architectural Sculpture Fragment
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1996.401unfired clay, covered with painted stuccoOverall: 22.8 x 12.5 x 13 cm (9 x 4 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift of Brian and Florence MahonyCCCC0
Figure Fragment
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.556greenstoneOverall: 27.7 x 13.4 x 5.5 cm (10 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
The Flag Bearer
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1950.439lithographGift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Whipping Boy
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1964.356oil on canvas wax lined to aluminum sheetUnframed: 90.2 x 70.5 cm (35 1/2 x 27 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Steiner©
Twilight
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974)
1995.174pyroxylin on board mounted on masoniteUnframed: 56 x 71 cm (22 1/16 x 27 15/16 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun©
Figural Vessel
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1990.276earthenwareOverall: 28.9 x 20.6 x 21.9 cm (11 3/8 x 8 1/8 x 8 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bar Bead
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1950.377jadeite-albitite, modern black pigmentOverall: 4.6 x 7.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mexican Peasants Working
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1930.242lithographImage: 32.4 x 44.5 cm (12 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.)Dudley P. Allen Fund©
Archaic Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro
1952.454earthenware with pigmentsOverall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1972.3jadeiteOverall: 14.9 x 3.2 cm (5 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Head Effigy Bowl
Mexico, Region of Tilantongo, District of Tlaxiaco, Nayarit style
1990.199pottery with burnished red slipOverall: 13.3 x 15.9 x 19.2 cm (5 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 7 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Pair of Seated Figures
Mexico, Nayarit, 1st century BC-4th century AD
1998.83ceramicAverage: 52.3 x 30.5 x 29.5 cm (20 9/16 x 12 x 11 5/8 in.); Part 2: 56 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm (22 1/16 x 12 1/2 x 12 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Emaciated Crouching Figure
Mexico, Nayarit, San Sebastian Red Style
1990.261earthenware with burnished red slipOverall: 14 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Pair of Standing Figures
Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan del Rio Style
1990.266earthenware with colored slipsOverall: 52 x 32.5 x 19.5 cm (20 1/2 x 12 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.); Part 2: 48 x 30.8 x 16 cm (18 7/8 x 12 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Self-Portrait
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957) and 1 other
1941.509lithographImage: 40.2 x 28.3 cm (15 13/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection©
Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl)
Central Mexico, Aztec or modern, Post-Classic Period or modern
1941.46stoneOverall: 27.7 x 20.1 x 22 cm (10 7/8 x 7 15/16 x 8 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Marching Women
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1950.435lithographGift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Mapa estelar en árbol
Gabriel Orozco (Mexican, b. 1962)
2009.343calcium sulfate (plaster), animal glue, graphite and mango tree trunkOverall: 72.6 x 69.7 x 40 cm (28 9/16 x 27 7/16 x 15 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund©
Figure Holding Small Supernatural
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
10.2015JadeiteOverall: 21.9 x 8.1 x 4.1 cm (8 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)Private Collection©
Pectoral Ornament
Mexico, Guerrero, Ichcatiopan, Mixtec or Aztec style
1983.190gold, jadeiteOverall: 8 x 7.2 cm (3 1/8 x 2 13/16 in.)Gift of James C. Gruener in memory of his wife, Florence Crowell GruenerCCCC0
Necklace
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1945.123gold, shell, turquoiseOverall: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.); Pendant: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Bird Head
Mexico, Valley of Mexico
1947.171obsidianOverall: 2.6 x 1.4 cm (1 x 9/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Female Figurine
Central Mexico, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1948.354jadeiteOverall: 6.6 x 3.4 x 4.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Michoacán
1990.257earthenware with pigmentOverall: 12.6 x 6.8 x 2.5 cm (4 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Hanged Man
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1944.331lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Vaudeville in Harlem
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1950.437lithographGift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Conch Shell Trumpet Vessel
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1966.127earthenwareOverall: 15.5 x 23.5 x 26.6 cm (6 1/8 x 9 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)Gift of J. H. Wade IIICCCC0
Tlaloc
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1966.361stoneOverall: 29 x 19.5 x 13.5 cm (11 7/16 x 7 11/16 x 5 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Carved Bowl
Mexico, Central Highlands, Olmec, 1200-300 BC
1990.44earthenwareDiameter: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 12 x 14 cm (4 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Samuel MerrinCCCC0
Bowl with Geometric Design (Two-part Feather)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Cameron Creek village, Mimbres Mogollon
1930.42ceramic, slipOverall: 12 x 25 cm (4 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Plate with Bear Claw Design
Nathan Youngblood (Santa Clara Pueblo, b. 1954)
2003.346ceramicDiameter: 5.4 x 29.5 cm (2 1/8 x 11 5/8 in.); Overall: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.)Gift of Frances and David Dickenson in memory of Sarah Dickenson and Jeffrey Cudlip©
Yoke
Mexico, Classic Veracruz Style, 7th-10th Century
1943.662stoneOverall: 41.5 x 38.5 x 11.5 cm (16 5/16 x 15 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1945.130jadeiteOverall: 9.3 x 4 cm (3 11/16 x 1 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Carvel Vessel with an Underworld Diety (God L)
Mexico, Yucatán Peninsula, Maya (Chocholá) style
1970.35earthenware, slip, pigmentOverall: 14.7 x 16.1 cm (5 13/16 x 6 5/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Mask
Mexico, Paintla, 19th century
1943.385woodOverall: 23.5 x 23.7 x 38.3 cm (9 1/4 x 9 5/16 x 15 1/16 in.)Gift of Elizabeth HardingCCCC0
Goddess Plaque
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1949.199jadeiteOverall: 7 x 3.5 cm (2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Offering Group
Mexico, Guerrero(?), San Jerónimo de Juárez, Xochicalco style
1990.252travertine or tecaliDiameter: 18.8 x 18.4 cm (7 3/8 x 7 1/4 in.); Overall: 18.9 cm (7 7/16 in.); Part 2: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Part 3: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Miniature Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.470jadeiteOverall: 3.5 x 3 x 1.2 cm (1 3/8 x 1 3/16 x 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vessel with Crested Heads
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1990.262earthenware with colored slip, black burial depositsDiameter: 22.2 x 32.8 cm (8 3/4 x 12 15/16 in.); Overall: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Head with Animal Helmet
Mexico, Gulf Coast, San Andrés Tuxtla(?), 7th-11th Century
1990.237earthenware, pigmentOverall: 39.1 x 23.4 x 16.5 cm (15 3/8 x 9 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Funerary Urn
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec
1944.78terracottaOverall: 38.3 x 38.5 x 25.3 cm (15 1/16 x 15 3/16 x 9 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Standing figurine holding an animal (dog?)
Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Colima or Jalisco state, possibly Tuxcacueso-Ortices municipality
2008.21ceramic and pigmentOverall: 16 x 8 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Ballgame Palma
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Classic Veracruz style (600-1100)
1990.253stone, pigmentOverall: 43.5 x 24 x 15 cm (17 1/8 x 9 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Study for fresco in National Preparatory School, Mexico City
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949)
1930.666charcoalSheet: 35.3 x 48.1 cm (13 7/8 x 18 15/16 in.); Image: 31.8 x 35.6 cm (12 1/2 x 14 in.)Anonymous Gift©
Mask Attachment(?)
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1990.221serpentineOverall: 2.5 x 5.5 cm (1 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Pendant Plaque
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec, 6th-8th Century
1948.358jadeOverall: 15.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 cm (5 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pendant Plaque
Central Mexico, Xochicalco Style, 8th-10th Century
1948.357greenstoneOverall: 9.5 x 6.7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Figurine Holding A Ball(?)
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala style (1500-500 BC)
1998.82earthenware, pigmentOverall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Head
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1953.369stoneOverall: 17 x 13.3 cm (6 11/16 x 5 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Feline
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1960.264stoneOverall: 23.3 x 10.7 x 17.8 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/16 x 7 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Pair of Figure in Flower Ornaments
Mexico, Yucatán, Jaina Island region, Campeche, Maya style (250-900)
1967.155earthenware with slipDiameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wadhams in memory of Miss Helen HumphreysCCCC0
Seated Figurine
Mexico, Gulf Coast, Huastec area (near Pánuco), 1st-8th Century
1966.17earthenwareOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec
1921.1699potteryOverall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Recliner-shaped Vessel (Reclinatorio)
West Mexico, Colima state, Comala style, Formative period (1600 BC-AD 200)
2008.60ceramic and slipOverall: 22 x 20 x 22 cm (8 11/16 x 7 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Jar with Fine-line Design
Sarah García (Acoma Pueblo, 1928–2015)
1967.120Ceramic, slipOverall: 10.7 x 16.6 cm (4 3/16 x 6 9/16 in.)The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund©
Four Fish, Juchitán, Oaxaca
Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, 1942-)
1999.179gelatin silver printImage: 30.2 x 23.9 cm (11 7/8 x 9 7/16 in.); Paper: 35.4 x 27.9 cm (13 15/16 x 11 in.); Matted: 50.8 x 40.6 cm (20 x 16 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Mold
Mexico
1921.1700potteryOverall: 7.7 x 9.6 cm (3 1/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Water Jar (Olla)
Native North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo
1928.305ceramic, slipOverall: 24.5 x 27.5 cm (9 5/8 x 10 13/16 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
The Apocalypse of Saint John
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 3 others
1967.25color lithographsRoberta Holden Bole Fund©
Shaving Bowl
Mexico, Guanajuato, 19th century
1947.272potteryOverall: 24.5 x 33 cm (9 5/8 x 13 in.)Gift of Jeannette Vixseboxse YeagleCCCC0
Vase
Mexico
1921.1696potteryOverall: 9 x 8 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Remojados Culture)
1946.170terracottaOverall: 17.2 x 14.4 x 9.4 cm (6 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 3 11/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Emiliano Zapata
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
2016.596lithograph on wove paperImage: 36.7 x 25.5 cm (14 7/16 x 10 1/16 in.); Sheet: 48.9 x 33 cm (19 1/4 x 13 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis in memory of Harvey Buchanan and Penelope Draper Buchanan©
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1950.153greenstoneOverall: 4.8 x 8 cm (1 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
The Balloon Seller
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902–2002)
2007.25gelatin silver printOverall: 16.3 x 11 cm (6 7/16 x 4 5/16 in.); Mounted: 19.3 x 14 cm (7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Seated Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1948.488jadeOverall: 9.3 x 4.8 x 4 cm (3 11/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Messerschmitt
Miguel Conde (Mexican, b. 1939)
1974.23oil on canvasUnframed: 150.2 x 124.5 cm (59 1/8 x 49 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund©
Carnival, Tlaxcala, State of Tlaxcala
Graciela Iturbide (Mexican, 1942-)
1999.178gelatin silver printImage: 23.7 x 24 cm (9 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.); Paper: 35.4 x 27.9 cm (13 15/16 x 11 in.); Matted: 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Scent Bottle
Mexico (?)
1916.620glassOverall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade©
Figurine
Mexico, Valley of Mexico (?)
1929.374jadeiteOverall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Ruth Field RugglesCCCC0
Santos:  Virgin Crowned
America, New Mexico, 19th century
1958.73painted woodOverall: 74.9 x 43.2 x 14.9 cm (29 1/2 x 17 x 5 7/8 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Balinese Actor
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1953.569ink and washImage: 30.1 x 16.5 cm (11 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.); Sheet: 31.7 x 24.9 cm (12 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Plate: Majolica
Mexico, 18th century
1969.267tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)Diameter: 42.2 cm (16 5/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Victor BabinCCCC0
Toy Stone for Grinding Grain
Mexico, Valley of Mexico (?), Aztec (?)
1929.375potteryOverall: 4.8 x 5.4 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Ruth Field RugglesCCCC0
Crouching Figure
Mexico, Guerrero, Olmec, 1200-300 BC
1990.222serpentineOverall: 11.6 x 5.3 x 5.4 cm (4 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Religious Cartoon
Mexico, 20th century
1935.128pen and inkSheet: 30.8 x 20.7 cm (12 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Animal Palma
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.245gray volcanic stoneOverall: 37.3 x 12 x 15.9 cm (14 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Funeral
Otto Butterlin (Mexican, 1909-)
1957.424oil on canvasUnframed: 62.7 x 88.2 cm (24 11/16 x 34 3/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Head in Mouth of Snake
Central Mexico, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1948.356greenstoneOverall: 5.4 x 5.3 x 4.8 cm (2 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. S. IngallsCCCC0
Tripod Vessel with Lid
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1996.400earthenware with pigmentOverall: 10 x 11.1 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/8 in.)Gift of Brian and Florence MahonyCCCC0
Vessel with Crested Atlantean (Supporting) FIgures
West Mexico, Colima, Comala style (200 BC-AD 300)
1998.28earthenware with colored slip, black burial depositsDiameter: 24.5 x 33.5 cm (9 5/8 x 13 3/16 in.); Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Hacha with Human Face
Mexico, Veracruz, San Andres Tuxtla, late Classic period
1990.240gray volcanic stoneOverall: 41.6 x 14 x 24.5 cm (16 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Vase
Mexico, Maya, Campeche
1972.93earthenware with colored slipsDiameter: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 23.5 x 17.5 cm (9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1947.26potteryOverall: 17 x 20 x 14.5 cm (6 11/16 x 7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. S. IngallsCCCC0
Explosive Landscape, from the Mountain Suite
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974) and 2 others
1987.206color lithographImage: 53.7 x 39.8 cm (21 1/8 x 15 11/16 in.); Sheet: 65 x 49.5 cm (25 9/16 x 19 1/2 in.)Gift of Ana and Eric Baer in memory of Fania Goldender©
Idol
Mexico, Oaxaca, La Mixteca
1942.867terracottaOverall: 11.5 x 7 cm (4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Malcolm L. McBrideCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec
1921.1704potteryOverall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1705potteryOverall: 5.7 x 8.6 x 1.9 cm (2 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Head Fragment
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.236molded and modeled potteryOverall: 14.5 x 11 x 9.5 cm (5 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Head Hacha
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.255gray volcanic stone with red pigmentOverall: 19.5 x 17.2 x 15.5 cm (7 11/16 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Mask
Mexico, Guerrero
1950.73jadeiteOverall: 6.8 x 5.6 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1702potteryOverall: 10 x 8.5 cm (3 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Funerary Urn
Mexico, Oaxaca, 5th-6th Century
1963.669earthenwareOverall: 35.5 x 27.9 x 20 cm (14 x 11 x 7 7/8 in.)Gift of the Eastman FamilyCCCC0
Headdress
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1698potteryOverall: 9 x 13 cm (3 9/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1706potteryOverall: 7.6 x 9.2 x 2.5 cm (3 x 3 5/8 x 1 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Teotihuacan
1921.1710potteryOverall: 10 x 11.7 x 3.6 cm (3 15/16 x 4 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Mask
Mesoamerica (or Mexico), 16th century or earlier
1967.141turquoise and terracottaOverall: 13 x 14.1 x 8 cm (5 1/8 x 5 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Photographs by Manuel Alvarez Bravo
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902–2002) and 1 other
1985.220gelatin silver printImage: 16.8 x 24.1 cm (6 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Paper: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stumberg©
San Rafael - Archangel: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.403painted woodOverall: 36 x 48.3 x 7 cm (14 3/16 x 19 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Drawing of Olmec Jade Head
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1961.77pen and ink over graphiteImage: 7.2 x 4.2 cm (2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in.); Sheet: 9.9 x 10.7 cm (3 7/8 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of John Wise©
Drawing of Olmec Jade Head
Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican, 1904–1957)
1961.78pen and ink over graphiteImage: 14.8 x 6.5 cm (5 13/16 x 2 9/16 in.); Sheet: 16.9 x 8.4 cm (6 5/8 x 3 5/16 in.)Gift of John Wise©
Head Palma
Mexico, Veracruz
1990.241gray volcanic stoneOverall: 23.8 x 16 x 14.3 cm (9 3/8 x 6 5/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bead
Mexico, Pre-Columbian
1990.210jadeDiameter: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Tripod Bowl with Painted Underside
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1990.214pottery with burnished, colored slipsDiameter: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 8.5 x 17.5 cm (3 3/8 x 6 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Franciscan and the Indian
José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, 1883–1949) and 1 other
1960.247lithographImage: 30.5 x 25.4 cm (12 x 10 in.)Gift of William C. Keough©
Head Ornament
Mexico, Chichén Itzá, Maya, 7th-10th Century
1945.120jadeOverall: 3.1 x 2 x 1.5 cm (1 1/4 x 13/16 x 9/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
San Francisco de Assisi:  santo de retablo
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.407oil on woodOverall: 28 x 19.2 x 1.3 cm (11 x 7 9/16 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.522embroideryAverage: 17.8 x 80 cm (7 x 31 1/2 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Archaic Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1952.457earthenware with pigmentOverall: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Pendant
Mexico, Central Highlands
1953.270jadeOverall: 7 x 6.5 cm (2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Portrait
William Philip Spratling (Mexican, 1900–1967)
1956.252lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Head Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.184polished green stoneOverall: 6.5 x 6.6 x 2.5 cm (2 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Axe-shaped Implement
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.217cast and hammered copperOverall: 10 x 14.5 cm (3 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Standing Female Figure
Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco style
1990.260pottery with colored slips and resist patterningOverall: 20 x 7 x 3.3 cm (7 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Mosquitos #2
Sergio Hernández (Mexican, b. 1957)
2004.60color aquatintSheet: 53.5 x 68.5 cm (21 1/16 x 26 15/16 in.); Platemark: 32.8 x 49.6 cm (12 15/16 x 19 1/2 in.)Gift of 17 members of the Print Club of Cleveland 2004 Mexico Trip©
Bowl
Southwest, New Mexico, Mimbres Valley, 11th-12th century
1973.165earthenwareOverall: 9 x 20.5 cm (3 9/16 x 8 1/16 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Embroidered Woman's Garment
Mexico, Yucatan, 19th century
1918.587plain weave cotton; embroideredOverall: 114.3 x 95.7 cm (45 x 37 11/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Rose KeanCCCC0
Tile- Ancient Southwestern Motif
Mexico, 20th century
1935.189glazed ceramicOverall: 12.1 x 11.8 cm (4 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
Sampler Fragment
Mexico, 19th century
1942.518embroideryAverage: 12.7 x 28.5 cm (5 x 11 1/4 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Niño
William Philip Spratling (Mexican, 1900–1967)
1956.253lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Serpent-form Fan Handle(?)
Central Mexico, Mixtec
1990.197pale green jadeDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.); Overall: 10.5 x 2 cm (4 1/8 x 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Figurine
Mexico, Oaxaca, Xoxo, Mixtec
1990.202jadeOverall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.516embroideryAverage: 35.5 x 37.5 cm (14 x 14 3/4 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.521embroideryAverage: 38.1 x 41.9 cm (15 x 16 1/2 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Boy and Dog
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1964.543lithographThe Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection©
Axe-shaped Implement
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.216cast and hammered copperOverall: 15.5 x 14.5 cm (6 1/8 x 5 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Frog Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1995.98rock crystalOverall: 1.7 x 2.6 cm (11/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. BegunCCCC0
The Sonnets of Shakespeare
Flor Garduño (Mexican, b. 1957) and 2 others
2010.19610 bound platinum prints, 1 freestanding platinum printMuseum Appropriation©
Mask Ornament
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1949.538jadeOverall: 2.4 x 2.3 cm (15/16 x 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bead
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.209clay covered with goldDiameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Viaje con Ulises y Xavier a Vallarta
Cynthia Martínez (Mexican, b. 1967)
2004.61color etching and aquatintOverall: 19.6 x 78.7 cm (7 11/16 x 31 in.); Folio: 30 x 40 cm (11 13/16 x 15 3/4 in.)Gift of 17 members of the Print Club of Cleveland 2004 Mexico Trip©
Watermelons
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 2 others
2005.129color lithographImage: 90 x 64.2 cm (35 7/16 x 25 1/4 in.); Sheet: 92.4 x 65.2 cm (36 3/8 x 25 11/16 in.)Gift of Pamela Elizabeth Ward in loving memory of her parents, William E. and Evelyn Svec Ward©
Pulpo
Gabriel Orozco (Mexican, b. 1962)
2010.266cibachromeImage: 47.4 x 31.9 cm (18 11/16 x 12 9/16 in.); Framed: 70.5 x 54.6 x 4.5 cm (27 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.); Paper: 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19 7/8 x 15 15/16 in.); Matted: 71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Needlepoint (Drawnwork) Lace Square
Mexico, 19th century
1929.419lace, drawnwork: linenAverage: 81.3 x 81.3 cm (32 x 32 in.)Gift of Mrs. Harry L. VailCCCC0
Sampler Fragment
Mexico, 19th century
1942.519embroideryAverage: 12.4 x 30.8 cm (4 7/8 x 12 1/8 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Standing Figurine
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1990.223polished jaditeOverall: 20.4 x 5.5 x 2.6 cm (8 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Hacha with Openwork
Mexico, Veracruz, El Tajín
1990.239gray volcanic stone with red pigmentOverall: 37.5 x 24 x 22.5 cm (14 3/4 x 9 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Head
Mexico, 600-1000
1917.98terracottaOverall: 8 x 8 x 3.8 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.)Gift of Bernard B. GivenCCCC0
Maguey Cloth
Mexico, early 20th century
1929.418cactus fiber (Maguey plant)Average: 62.2 x 114.3 cm (24 1/2 x 45 in.)Gift of Mrs. Edward S. JordanCCCC0
Long Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.523embroideryAverage: 61 x 36.9 cm (24 x 14 1/2 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Mexican Festival
William Philip Spratling (Mexican, 1900–1967)
1956.254lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Mexican Girl
Ignacio Aguirre (Mexican, 1900–1990)
1966.389lithographGift of Lillian M. Kern©
Bird Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.192polished gray-brown stoneOverall: 4 x 4.8 x 7.8 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Serpent Labret
Mexico, Oaxaca, Xoxo, Mixtec
1990.205varicolored stoneOverall: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bird Hacha
Mexico, Veracruz, El Tajín
1990.238gray volcanic stone with red pigmentOverall: 41.4 x 9.5 x 20.3 cm (16 5/16 x 3 3/4 x 8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Peasant Wearing a Sombrero
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1997.237watercolor, black crayon and brush and gray washSheet: 62.2 x 48.5 cm (24 1/2 x 19 1/8 in.)Bequest of Cynthia E. Weir©
Figurine Head
Mexico or Central America, Maya(?)
1990.157potteryOverall: 5.4 x 4.3 x 3.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Tile- Landscape with Parrots
Mexico, Tarascan, 20th century
1933.268glazed ceramicOverall: 14.9 x 14.9 cm (5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Edd A. Ruggles©
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.517embroidery Average: 26 x 38.1 cm (10 1/4 x 15 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Ox Cart
Federico Cantú (Mexican, 1908–1989)
1948.150engravingImage: 19.4 x 25.7 cm (7 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland©
Archaic Figurine
Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco
1952.456earthenware with pigmentOverall: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Animal
Mexico, Western, Colima (?)
1958.93terracottaOverall: 3.9 x 7 x 4.6 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 13/16 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Grinding Corn
Eduardo Kingman (Mexican, 1913–1997)
1966.393lithographGift of Lillian M. Kern©
Smiling Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1962.251terracottaOverall: 17.2 x 13.1 x 10.6 cm (6 3/4 x 5 3/16 x 4 3/16 in.)Bequest of Jane Taft IngallsCCCC0
Dancing Group
Mexico, Western Nyarit, 5th-6th Century
1958.72terracottaOverall: 8.5 x 9.5 cm (3 3/8 x 3 3/4 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Arquitectura Funcional:  La Ciudad de los Palacios
Francisco Dosamantes (Mexican, 1911–1986)
1954.13lithographGift of Francisco Dosamantes©
Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1959.332stoneOverall: 10.2 x 9 x 3 cm (4 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)Gift of William Ellery GreeneCCCC0
Open Air School
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1963.166lithographThe Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Prasse Collection©
Mayan Women Weaving
Francisco Dosamantes (Mexican, 1911–1986)
1966.391lithographGift of Lillian M. Kern©
Head Pendant
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.194polished green stoneOverall: 2.8 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Head in Bird's Beak
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec(?)
1990.204serpentineOverall: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Among the Four of Us
Fulgencio Lazo Amaya (Mexican, b. 1967)
1994.276etching and aquatintGift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward©
In the Name of Christ: Professor Jose Martinez Ramirez
Leopoldo Méndez (Mexican, 1902–1969) and 1 other
2000.100lithographSheet: 32.9 x 22.9 cm (12 15/16 x 9 in.); Image: 30 x 21 cm (11 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)Gift from funds of various donors to the Department of Prints and Drawings©
Butterflies
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
2002.86mixographImage and Sheet: 56.2 x 76 cm (22 1/8 x 29 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward©
Two Faces
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
2005.127color lithographImage and Sheet: 56 x 76.3 cm (22 1/16 x 30 1/16 in.)Gift of Pamela Elizabeth Ward in loving memory of her parents, William E. and Evelyn Svec Ward©
Mountain Sheep and Koshare Race
Awa Tsireh (American, 1895–1955)
1946.487watercolorPaper: 36.2 x 28.6 cm (14 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken©
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1958.65stoneOverall: 25 x 15.8 x 16.5 cm (9 13/16 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Towel End with Beaded Borders
Mexico, early 19th century
1945.81embroidery; cottonOverall: 47.2 x 42.9 cm (18 9/16 x 16 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Nadine S. PopeCCCC0
Woman Lying Down
Federico Cantú (Mexican, 1908–1989)
1946.244watercolorSheet: 64.8 x 49.5 cm (25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Figure Composition
Isidoro Ocampo (Mexican, 1910–1983)
1951.435watercolorSheet: 48.3 x 31.8 cm (19 x 12 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
The Blue Light
Raul Anguiano (Mexican, 1915–2006)
1951.436watercolorSheet: 65.4 x 50.2 cm (25 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Head in Bird's Beak
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.203serpentineOverall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Axe-Shaped Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixteca
1990.211Metadiorite (?)Overall: 16.7 x 7.5 x 6.8 cm (6 9/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Life in My Quarter: The Land (Vida en me Barriada: La Tierra)
Everardo Ramírez (Mexican, 1906–1992) and 1 other
2010.791wood engravingSheet: 39.8 x 32.8 cm (15 11/16 x 12 15/16 in.); Platemark: 24.6 x 27.5 cm (9 11/16 x 10 13/16 in.)Gift of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer in memory of her husband Robert Lundie Shearer©
Girdle
Mexico, Huichol, 20th century (?)
1921.1600double cloth: wool?Overall: 236.2 x 11.1 cm (93 x 4 3/8 in.)Gift of W. A. PriceCCCC0
Study of Two Women
Carlos Camara (Mexican)
1937.122watercolor on paperSheet: 32.7 x 25 cm (12 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Benjamin P. Bole©
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.520embroideryAverage: 36.9 x 37.5 cm (14 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Sampler
Mexico, 19th century
1942.524embroidery Average: 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in.)The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their motherCCCC0
Open-Air School
Diego Rivera (Mexican, 1886–1957)
1944.418lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Logging
Alfredo Zalce (Mexican, 1908–2003)
1957.437lithographGift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Miniature Figure
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala
1990.193serpentineOverall: 2.9 x 0.9 cm (1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Serpent Labret
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.206rock crystalOverall: 1.2 x 1.1 x 3.3 cm (1/2 x 7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Frog Pendant
Mexico, Pre-Columbian
1990.208serpentineOverall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Female Figure
Mexico, Jalisco, Zacatecas style
1990.269pottery with burnished, colored slips, resist patterning, and possibly post-fire paintingOverall: 36.5 x 22 x 15.5 cm (14 3/8 x 8 11/16 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
The Infinite
Fulgencio Lazo Amaya (Mexican, b. 1967)
1994.275woodcutGift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec Ward©
The Disappeared Ones
Fernando Olivera (Mexican, b. 1962)
2004.59color etching and aquatintSheet: 53.2 x 70.4 cm (20 15/16 x 27 11/16 in.); Platemark: 32.7 x 49.5 cm (12 7/8 x 19 1/2 in.)Gift of 17 members of the Print Club of Cleveland 2004 Mexico Trip©
Monkey
Central Mexico, Tacuba, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1959.125stoneOverall: 24.5 x 14.5 x 20.5 cm (9 5/8 x 5 11/16 x 8 1/16 in.)Gift of William Ellery GreeneCCCC0
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1952.119greenstoneOverall: 6.4 x 4.6 cm (2 1/2 x 1 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vessel Fragment
Mexico, Aztec style, 20th century (?)
1990.176banded travertineOverall: 17.3 x 10.4 x 5.3 cm (6 13/16 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figure Study
Jesús Guerrero Galván (Mexican, 1910–1973)
1951.434watercolorSheet: 41.6 x 29.5 cm (16 3/8 x 11 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride©
Mask
Mesoamerica, Mexico, Olmec
1952.267jadeOverall: 3.9 x 4.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Woman with Mauve Stockings, from the series Women
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 1 other
1985.1054color lithographImage: 69.9 x 55.9 cm (27 1/2 x 22 in.); Sheet: 76.2 x 57.2 cm (30 x 22 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Kangesser©
Poster, from the series Women
Rufino Tamayo (Mexican, 1899–1991) and 2 others
1985.1055color lithographImage: 82.6 x 59.7 cm (32 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.); Sheet: 86.4 x 63.5 cm (34 x 25 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Kangesser©
Bird Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Ejutla(?), Mixtec
1990.201cast goldOverall: 4 x 3.1 x 1.2 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Axe-shaped Implement
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec
1990.215cast and hammered copperOverall: 11 x 15 x 0.4 cm (4 5/16 x 5 7/8 x 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figurine Bell
Mexico, Mixtec, 13th-16th century
1950.160goldOverall: 2.2 x 1.8 cm (7/8 x 11/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Ornament
Mexico or Central America, Maya style (250-900)
1949.19greenstoneOverall: 4.8 x 2.6 cm (1 7/8 x 1 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Horses
Pop Chalee (American, 1906–1993)
1946.488watercolorPaper: 22.9 x 15.9 cm (9 x 6 1/4 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken©
Dish
Mexico, 16th century or earlier
1916.912terracottaDiameter: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
Scarf
Mexico, late 18th-19th century
1916.1280weaving, embroidery and ikat techniquesOverall: 257.8 x 29.3 cm (101 1/2 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Tripod Dish
Mexico, Aztec, 14th-16th century
1916.911terracottaDiameter: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
Spindle Whorl
Mexico, 16th century or earlier
1916.918terracottaDiameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
Bowl
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán, Classic Period
1990.230ceramic, pigmentDiameter: 4.9 x 13.8 cm (1 15/16 x 5 7/16 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Standing Figurine
Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, 2nd-1st Century BC
1995.94earthenware with asphalt paintOverall: 14 x 7.4 x 3.6 cm (5 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. BegunCCCC0
Seated Figurine
Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, 2nd-1st Century BC
1995.95earthenware with asphalt paintOverall: 12.3 x 8 x 5 cm (4 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. BegunCCCC0
Elderly Figure
Mexico, Campeche, Veracruz Monumental Sculpture Type
1990.175molded and modeled pottery with gray, tan and black paintOverall: 34.3 x 21 x 21.4 cm (13 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 8 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bowl
Mexico or Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic
1990.177pottery with burnished, colored slipsDiameter: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 13.6 x 15.5 cm (5 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Our Lady of Sorrows: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.402painted woodOverall: 36.9 x 17.8 x 7 cm (14 1/2 x 7 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Bowl
María Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, about 1887–1980) and 1 other
1994.124earthenwareOverall: 7.7 x 16.1 cm (3 1/16 x 6 5/16 in.)Bequest of Charles J. Lakofsky©
El Santo Nino de Atocha: santo de retablo
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.405oil on woodOverall: 25.2 x 17.7 x 1.2 cm (9 15/16 x 6 15/16 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
San Geronimo:  santo de retablo
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.406oil on woodOverall: 24 x 18 x 2.3 cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/16 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Mask
Central Mexico, Teotihuacán (from Guerrero?), Classic Period
1990.228green stoneOverall: 13.7 x 12.7 x 4 cm (5 3/8 x 5 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Straw Inlay Cross
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.404strawOverall: 38.2 x 26 x 2 cm (15 1/16 x 10 1/4 x 13/16 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Standing Female Figure
Mexico, Veracruz, Veracruz Monumental Sculpture type
1990.256burnished pottery with orange slip, traces of red and white pigment, and asphalt paintOverall: 71.1 x 31.8 x 17.8 cm (28 x 12 1/2 x 7 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Whistle Figure
Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec, Monte Albáb IIIB
1990.274molded potteryOverall: 25.5 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm (10 1/16 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.923terracottaOverall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
Standing Male Figure
Mexico, Gulf Coast, 4th-10th Century
1990.242earthenware, asphalt and resin paintOverall: 58.5 x 24.8 x 14.7 cm (23 1/16 x 9 3/4 x 5 13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Seated Male Figure with Backrest
Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco style, Type E
1990.271pottery with burnished cream and red slipsOverall: 28 x 16 x 18 cm (11 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Tripod Whistle Figurine
Mexico, Veracruz, Remojadas, 2nd-1st Century BC
1995.93earthenware with asphalt paintOverall: 15.4 x 14.6 x 5.3 cm (6 1/16 x 5 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. BegunCCCC0
Figurine Head
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala, 16th-11th century BC
1995.97potteryOverall: 3.1 x 2.4 x 2 cm (1 1/4 x 15/16 x 13/16 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. BegunCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.922terracottaOverall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1951.160stoneOverall: 11.5 x 8.7 x 11.9 cm (4 1/2 x 3 7/16 x 4 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Eagle Design
Awa Tsireh (American, 1895–1955)
1937.925watercolorMatted: 28.7 x 36.2 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/4 in.)Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White©
Dance Figure
Jose Encarnacion Pena (American, 1902–1979)
1937.799watercolorPaper: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White©
Deer Dance
Awa Tsireh (American, 1895–1955)
1937.811watercolorPaper: 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in.)Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White©
Figure with Nicho: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.223painted woodOverall: 32.5 x 24 x 11.9 cm (12 13/16 x 9 7/16 x 4 11/16 in.); without base: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); niche: 33 x 22.3 cm (13 x 8 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Christ Child: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.224woodOverall: 17.5 x 5.2 x 4.4 cm (6 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Figure
Mexico, Jaina, Campeche, Maya, 4th-10th Century
1947.173terracottaOverall: 23.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 cm (9 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.921terracottaOverall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
Head-Shaped Hacha
Mexico, Isthmus of Tehuantepec(?), Coastal Lowlands style
1990.235stoneOverall: 18 x 12.8 x 12.8 cm (7 1/16 x 5 1/16 x 5 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Figurine
Mexico, Aztec, 14th century-16th century
1916.920terracottaOverall: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)Gift of Samuel H. HalleCCCC0
San Antonio: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.225painted woodOverall: 16.3 x 4.1 x 3 cm (6 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 in.); without base: 16.2 x 3.9 cm (6 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Head
Mexico, Classic Veracruz (Totonac or Tajin)
1950.369stoneOverall: 18.4 x 13 x 11.6 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 4 9/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Unfinished Yoke
Mexico, Central Veracruz, Classsic Veracruz style
1990.247gray stoneOverall: 39.5 x 35 x 12.5 cm (15 9/16 x 13 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Coiled Rattlesnake
Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
1950.410stoneOverall: 30.5 x 24.5 x 10 cm (12 x 9 5/8 x 3 15/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Mask
Mexico, Mixtec, Monte Alban V, 14th-16th century
1948.353jadeiteOverall: 4.4 x 3.4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Figurine Head
Mexico or Central America, Maya(?), Middle Preclassic period
1990.156potteryOverall: 3.1 x 2.6 x 1.9 cm (1 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.60drawingPage: 25.4 x 8.9 cm (10 x 3 1/2 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.53drawingPage: 25.4 x 9.5 cm (10 x 3 3/4 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.46drawingPage: 25.4 x 10.2 cm (10 x 4 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.49drawingPage: 25.4 x 8.3 cm (10 x 3 1/4 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.55drawingPage: 25.4 x 10.2 cm (10 x 4 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©
San Ildefonso Pottery Design
Kenneth M Chapman (American, 1875–1968)
1928.62drawingPage: 25.4 x 10.2 cm (10 x 4 in.)Educational Purchase Fund©