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Pre-Columbian Style Mexican Terracotta Statue, Molded Clay Figurative Sculpture

About the Item

Vintage, decorative and well-proportioned Mexican primitive figure depicting a man seated, with detailed, patterned clothing. The sculpture measures 16 1/4" High x 12" wide x 9 1/2" Deep This figure with headdress, Oaxaca, Mexico, depicting an indigenous man or God. Often portrayed in traditional dress inclusive of headdress, variations of this type of figure is well represented within the antiquity collections of major institutions throughout Europe and the Americas. The archaeological dating of Pre-Columbian antiquities to their periods and cultures is in part achieved by the variations in the representation of the Gods to that specific culture. Combined with consideration to the items craftsmanship, materials and size. Pre-Columbian art refers to the visual arts of indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, North, Central, and South Americas. Dating until the late 15th and early 16th centuries and including the time period marked by Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas. This Pre-Columbian Style Mexican Terracotta Statue will enhance any setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082123351242

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