Standing Female Figure 200 - 700
michoacan
minneapolisinstituteofart
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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