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Jalisco Sculpture of a Seated Woman - PF.0551
Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
10" (25.4cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Jalisco
Medium: Terracotta
$2,800.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Wearing a peaked 'soft' cap this female shows
elongation of the occipital bone characteristic of
Jalisco style. Her face is slightly turned
downwards at an angle, with mouth open, eyes
containing fillets with the left one higher than
the right, which gives her an amused expression.
The arms are attached to the sides having only
minimal definition, as if to emphasize the
broadness of her chest. Her 'sarong' (worn by
most Jalisco female scultures) is decorated with
circles or 'pellets' done in white slip, contrasting
nicely against the red. These circles lend energy
to the entire figure, just as the tilt of the head
creates a certain feeling of warmth highly
suitable to her maternal image.
- (PF.0551)
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