Standing Female Figure by Michoacan

Standing Female Figure 200 - 700

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earthenware, sculpture

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3d sculpting

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sculpture

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sculptural image

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possibly oil pastel

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unrealistic statue

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earthenware

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sculpting

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underpainting

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sculpture

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charcoal

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watercolor

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statue

This small terracotta figurine, likely created by the Michoacan people of Mexico between 200 and 700 CE, depicts a standing female figure. The figure is adorned with a headdress, necklace, and other decorative elements, suggesting she may be a deity or important figure. The figurine is a powerful example of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art, highlighting the artistic skill and cultural significance of the Michoacan people. This piece is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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