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Standing figurine holding an animal (dog?)

300 BCE–300 CE

Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Colima or Jalisco state, possibly Tuxcacueso-Ortices municipality

Medium
ceramic and pigment
Measurements
Overall: 16 x 8 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Clara Taplin Rankin 2008.21
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Clay figurines were the earliest and most common art form in the ancient Mesoamerican culture region.

Description

Clay figurines were the earliest and most common art form in Mexico and other countries in the ancient Mesoamerican (Middle American) culture region. Made first by hand and later with molds, most figurines belong to the traditions of commoners, such as farmers, rather than those of elites.
A matte reddish-brown ceramic figurine with dark mottled pigment depicts a standing person cradling a small animal against their chest. The figure has a large nose, slit eyes, and rectangular ear ornaments beneath a turban-like headdress. Raised circular pellets decorate both shoulders. A knee-length skirt with a diagonal sash and dark speckled patterns covers the lower body, which ends in two short, tapered legs.

Standing figurine holding an animal (dog?)

300 BCE–300 CE

Mesoamerica, West Mexico, Colima or Jalisco state, possibly Tuxcacueso-Ortices municipality

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