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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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Location
Not on view
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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.

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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