Pre-Columbian Ceramic Standing Figure Mold

Pre-Columbian ceramic standing figure mold from Cuautitlan, Mexico. Circa 1300-1500 AD/Aztec. Small chip on exterior. This sturdy ceramic mold was found the Aztec site of Cuautitlan by Dr. Heflin in 1960. The oddly helmeted figurine wears earspools. New silicon rubber cast. 4" x 2 ¾" x 1 ¼". Ex. Dr. Heflin Collection. Dr. Allen Heflin was a past president of the KC Chapter of the Missouri Archeological Society. Dr. Heflin worked as a specialist veterinarian with the USDA for over four decades. During his 14 years of service in Mexico in the 1940s-1960s, Dr. Heflin pursued his archeological interests and published several articles in Mexican anthropological journals. His large estate consisted of over 8,000 pieces collected from all areas of the world. 70% of the items are from Pre-Columbian cultures of Central America. Ex. Hank Johnson Collection. Hank Johnson was a geologist, and passionate collector of historical and ancient artifacts. Starting with relics and bottles from ghost towns, he later focused on Anasazi pottery and Pre-Columbian. He worked with the Denver Art Museum to verify authenticity, building a respected reputation in the collecting community. View the entire Hank Johnson Collection under Special Collections “Johnson.”