Figure c. 400 - 500

This small, carved greenstone figure from the Minneapolis Institute of Art is an example of an ancient sculpture dating back to between 400 and 500 AD. The anonymous artist created this work using a simple yet effective style, focusing on the human form through a stylized, almost geometric, approach. The sculpture’s small size and abstract features suggest a ceremonial or spiritual purpose for the artwork, likely significant in the rituals and beliefs of the people who created it.