Large Pre-Columbian Huastec Pottery Ballplayer deaccessioned from The Lake Forest

deaccessioned from The Lake Forest College Art collection

Acquired in New York City between the 1960s and 1980s by Matthew McDonald Jr

perhaps signifying rank or a ritual office

Chimú Wooden Staff with Anthropomorphic Finial

This example features a distinctive double-spiral head above a triangular body and long tapering shaft

Large Pre-Columbian Huastec Pottery Ballplayer deaccessioned from The Lake ForestAn impressive and large ceramic figure depicting a Huastec ballplayer, standing with elongated proportions and wearing a tall cylindrical headdress. The figure features prominent earspools and a chest pectoral, likely representing protective or ceremonial attire associated with the Mesoamerican ballgame. Huastec figures are recognized for their refined modeling and distinctive facial features, shown here with a calm, slightly open mouthed expression.