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Ameca-Ezatlán Style : Ameca-Ezatlán Style Jalisco Terracotta Sculpture of a Runner
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Ameca-Ezatlán Style Jalisco Terracotta Sculpture of a Runner - PF.4375
Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
10.125" (25.7cm) high
x 9" (22.9cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Ameca-Ezatlán
Medium: Terracotta
Location: UAE
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| Description |
Poised as if ready to spring into action, this very
handsome figure shows characteristic features of
the classic Jalisco style. An elongated occipital
bone, intense staring eyes, long forehead and
pellets on the shoulders are dramatic elements
distinguishing it from objects made in
neighboring regions. The use of red slip on the
upper portion of the body contrasts beautifully
with the buff/cream color, and serves to direct
attention to the face. His head is criss-crossed
with a thin band, probably representing an actual
headdress. The mouth is parted revealing a
beautiful row of teeth, as if he is about to speak.
It is quite likely this figure represents one of
many shamans (priests) who exercised
considerable power in Pre-Columbian times.
With those intense eyes he seems to be looking
far beyond into another world. This sculpture's
perfect balance of form speaks a powerful body
language of condensed energy and refined
beauty; undiminished by time.
- (PF.4375)
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