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Pre-Columbian Art / Jalisco Terracotta Sculpture of a Seated Couple - PF.2250
Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
10.5" (26.7cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Jalisco
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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| Description |
The female presses against the back of her man,
her face turned to look over his left shoulder
while her hands grip onto his sides, spread over
the clearly marked rib cage. Though seated with
left leg tucked under the knee of the right leg,
the man is in a defensive position. He holds
weapons in both hands positioned as if the
enemy is approaching. Each of them have
appliquéd pellets on their shoulders and wear
'soft' peaked caps surrounded by a band of
similar pellets. The male has on short pants
reaching just above the knees. The sense of
danger is revealed in the display of teeth in a
grimacing smile, and the intense expression in
the almond-shaped eyes. There is a strong
feeling of protectiveness and intimacy in this
sculpture, where male and female join as one to
shield the other from harm.
- (PF.2250)
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