Ancient Art Pre-Columbian Shaft Tomb Tradition San Juanito Style Jalisco Terracotta Sculpture of a Seated Woman| SKU | PF.0846 |
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| Circa | 300 BC to 300 AD |
| Dimensions | 13.5″ (34.3cm) high x 10″ (25.4cm) wide |
| Medium | Terracotta |
| Origin | Western Mexico |
| Gallery Location | USA |
The gesture this vivid woman makes with her hands is quite common in the tomb figures of Western Mexico. The gesture is perhaps a ritual of worship – part of the act of praying to the Gods – or a sign of mourning. If the exact nuance of the gesture is unclear, we today have no trouble understanding the deeply felt emotions with which it was made. A remarkable sculpture whose impact remains undiminished by time.
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