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Female Figurine
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This ceramic figurine—in the style of Tlatilco, an early village site near Mexico City—depicts a nude female with an elaborate coiffure, attenuated arms, and the traces of mineral pigment. Since many figurines from the period depict females, modern interpreters usually connect them to fertility concerns. At Tlatilco, figurines were found in human burials that had been placed under the floors of homes.
| Artist / Maker | Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1200–900 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Mesoamerica, Central Mexico, Tlatilco |
| Medium | earthenware with pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 10.9 x 4.1 cm (4 5/16 x 1 5/8 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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