Jul 19, 2010
Jul 19, 2010

Female Figurine

Female Figurine

400–100 BC

Ceramic, pigment

Overall: 9 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm (3 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener 1990.151

Location

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Groups of figurines were sometimes arranged in scenes and likely used in household rituals.

Description

The Chupícuaro culture, located north of Mexico City in the state of Guanajuato, created a distinctive ceramic tradition including small clay figurines. This example is said to belong to a group of ten figurines from the same burial or cache (1990.145–154). The group includes both males and females that can be sorted into couples based on size.

See also
Collection: 
AA - Mesoamerica
Department: 
Art of the Americas
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture

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