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Art of Costa Rica : Kneeling Female Figure
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Kneeling Female Figure - PF.3995
Origin: Costa Rica
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
14" (35.6cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$8,000.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
This beautiful sculpture, though slightly
androgynous, shows the beauty and realism that
can be found in art. The burnished red
earthenware illuminates the creation and the
details. The rounded body shows little
musculature, yet this adds to the soft and
rounded tones of the whole piece. The hips are
accentuated, allowing the hands to be placed
there. The rest of the leg is hidden and thus, very
small. Each of the body parts are decorated with
a geometric pattern this continues around the
slightly molded area of the chest. The face is
equally expressive as the decoration, with large
almond eyes and high arched brows. The nose
and mouth are small and linear which the very
small ears, which are delicately hidden, also
reflect. Her hair is also of interest, which is
bunched on top and then parted in the middle.
The back of the figure has no decoration, which
suggests that the figure is meant to be seen
from the front only. This and all the other
beautiful components of this work of art allow
the creativity of the artist to come to the
forefront and demonstrate the style of an early
era.
- (PF.3995)
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