Seated Male Figure with Horn Headdress and Collar in Relief c. 100 - 300

This ceramic sculpture from Jalisco, Mexico, dating back to 100-300 CE, depicts a seated male figure with a horn headdress and collar in relief. The figure's simplified form and stylized features are characteristic of Pre-Columbian art. The sculpture is made of red clay and has a distinctive dark patina. This piece, now part of the The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, offers insight into the artistic traditions and cultural beliefs of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.