In the west Mexico state of Nayarit, ancient
artisans produced a spectacular variety of art in
clay, specializing in vibrant and spirited figures.
Here, a seated female is rendered in the Nayarit
'Chinesco' style, so named because of the
figure's characteristic facial features--small
slanted, almond-shaped eyes that combine with
high cheekbones to convey a vaguely oriental
feeling. Her triangle-shaped head, pointed nose
adorned with a clip and expressive mouth add to
this individual's distinctive appearance. Seated
on large buttocks, her painted torso hunched
over, she positions her long thin arms on stocky
bent legs. Pensively, her chin rests on hands
that grace the top of her right knee. We can only
wonder what deep and meditative thoughts were
going through the mind of the Ancient Nayarit
artist who created this masterpiece of sensitive
sculpting. While the artist's thoughts may be
elusive, forever lost in hte passage of time, the
fruits of his laber continue to express themselves
today through this poetic work of art--a
sculpture that truly embodies an expression of
poignant, Universal emotions.
- (PF.2440)
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