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Veracruz Sculpture of a Seated Woman - PF.3452
Origin: Veracruz, Mexico
Circa: 300
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
7" (17.8cm) high
x 4.5" (11.4cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$5,600.00
Location: United States
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The splendid decorations around the arms, and
the black bitumen suggest that we are in the
presence of a religious ritual and mystery. The
figure is seated, in a meditative position, bearing
a look of intense concentration. The almond
shaped eyes, and smiling mouth suggest that
this figure is in the midst of chanting. The
headdress and heavy jewelry seen on the ears,
shoulders, and wrists makes this figure seen
especially pious. This is a delicately crafted work
of art, which portrays a worshipper captured at
the moment of prayer.
- (PF.3452)
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