Miniature figurine c. 1500

This small ceramic figurine, created by the Tlatilco culture around 1500 AD, depicts a seated figure with exaggerated features. The simplified form and the small size suggest the figurine was likely intended for a ritual or domestic purpose. Tlatilco, an ancient Mesoamerican culture, was known for its distinctive pottery and figurines, often depicting stylized human figures, animals, and deities. This piece, now in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistic practices and beliefs of this ancient civilization.