Votive Male Head

This is a mold-formed votive head made out of micaceous clay. The male has a youthful face, surrounded by an orderly row of curls. He also appears to have a cleft chin and thick lips. Notice on the back of the votive, there is a hole for suspending the object, possibly on a wall or another flat surface. Found in the ancient city of Veii, this votive could have been dedicated to a deity or hung as decoration in a domestic space. The votive gives us an idea of what craft production for votive offerings looked like between the 1st and 2nd centuries CE.

The downloadable files are in an .STL format which is optimal for 3D printing. We suggest using a free software such as Meshmixer to edit the file to your needs. Some objects may need supports added or should be hollowed out for the most efficient printing. Any questions about 3D printing should be directed to kelsey.disko.project@umich.edu.

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