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Female Figure
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This figure, which may once have worn small garments, might be a tomb offering. Her tapered head reflects the practice of cranial shaping, which may identify her social group and serve as a mark of beauty. Her fleshy hips likely refer to human and plant fertility, since food is the source of such bodily wealth. Her identity is unknown.
| Artist / Maker | Peru, South Coast, Nasca |
|---|---|
| Date | 100 BCE–700 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, South Coast, Nasca |
| Medium | earthenware with colored slips |
| Dimensions | Overall: 28.6 x 13.4 x 10.3 cm (11 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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