Animal effigy pot c. 250 - 300

This ceramic vessel, created by the Chupícuaro people around 250-300 AD, is a prime example of Mesoamerican art. The effigy pot, shaped like an animal, is made of clay and painted with red and black pigments. The simple, yet striking, geometric patterns on the pot's surface suggest a connection to animalistic imagery, common in Pre-Columbian art. The pot is small, measuring just over 4 inches in height, suggesting it was likely a ceremonial or ritual object. It is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.