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Figurine Holding A Ball(?)
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Ballgame ceremonialism and art peaked between AD 600 and 1100 in Veracruz and elsewhere, but forms of a ballgame were played at most times and places in Mesoamerica. This charming figurine, which seems to hold a ball, illustrates that the game developed much earlier, although we know little about its meaning during this period.
| Artist / Maker | Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala style |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500–500 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala style |
| Medium | earthenware, pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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