Mayan Sculpture Of A Pregnant Woman - PF.0715 Origin: Guatemala Circa: 300
AD
to 600
AD Dimensions:6.375" (16.2cm) high x 2.75" (7.0cm) wide Collection: Pre-Columbian Medium: Terracotta
This pregnant woman holds her distended belly and
looks to the heavens, as if beseeching the gods for
a safe delivery. Was this wish granted? In a world
without adequate medicine, an offering like this
might have made all the difference.
- (PF.0715)