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Female Figurine
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Small, solid, hand-modeled figurines were a staple of the early Mesoamerican artistic repertoire. Made in distinctive styles corresponding to geographic regions, they likely were used in a variety of contexts, including rites to assure health, fertility, and prosperity. This example is from the Chupícuaro region, north of modern-day Mexico City.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Chupícuaro |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 400–100 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Mesoamerica, Mexico, Guanajuato, Chupícuaro |
| Medium | earthenware with pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 5.6 x 2.7 x 0.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 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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