Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A large and impressive terracotta sitting female figure with a characteristically wide torso, her hands positioned upon her abdomen just beneath her breasts and above her slightly protruding perhaps pregnant womb, as the artist most likely intended to emphasize her locii of fertility. She is nude except for a simple pectoral, shell-shaped ear ornaments, crescent-shaped nose ring, triple bracelets, and headband over her incised, straight coiffure. The intricate black painted detailing adorning her chest represents body paint or tattoos. Her face also shows slight remains of black pigment indicative of tattooing or body paint. A gorgeous example of the San Sebastian red type with black painted slip decoration. Size: 7.5" W x 11.5" H (19 cm x 29.2 cm).
Provenance: Ex-H. Knowes collection, New York, NY.
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Intact with minimal surface wear. Scattered manganese on body and underside.