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Tlatilco

Standing female figure

Tlatilco, 1150-550

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Tlatilco

Standing female figure

Tlatilco, 1150-550

Physical Qualities Earthenware, red and yellow pigments, 13 in. (33 cm.)
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 1981.203
Large, almost gigantic version of female figures produced by Tlatilco artists. This example is hollow and appears to have been mold-made. A helmet-style cap in red and yellow covers the back of the head. Small slits and punctate incision characterize the facial features (in yellow) and navel. The truncated arms are triangular nubs. The entire figure is painted in red.

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Tlatilco

2000–2000

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Unknown Artist, American
Seated Male Figure, Standing Female(?) Figure
1800–1899