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Tlatilco Sculpture of a Pregnant Woman - PF.0644
Origin: Tlatilco, Mexico
Circa: 900
BC
to 300
BC
Dimensions:
5.5" (14.0cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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The ancient site of Tlantilco in the valley of
Mexico came to light in 1936, during excavations
carried out by brick workers digging for clay.
While removing the clay in order to make bricks,
these workmen discovered a large number of
burials, in which were placed delicately modeled
figurines, such as this remarkable example. Later
excavations in the area, performed by
archaeologists, revealed that these burials
formed a portion of a very large village, Tlatilco,
located west of the Great Lake on a small stream,
and settled by about 1200 B.C. The figurines that
appear in these ancient burials reveal that they
are the most aesthetically satisfying in Ancient
Mexico.
Diminutive in size yet powerful, this pregnant
woman, her body painted with stripes, is the
epitome of fertility. She seems composed
completely of flowing lines and soft, fertile
contours.
- (PF.0644)
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