Female Figure with Incised Features and Triangular Head c. 100 - 300

This small terracotta figurine, created by the Nayarit culture of western Mexico between 100 and 300 CE, depicts a female figure with a triangular head and incised features. The figure's simplified form and stylized features are characteristic of Nayarit art, known for its expressive and often humorous depictions of human figures. The small size and intricate details suggest a possible ceremonial or ritual function. This piece exemplifies the unique aesthetic of pre-Columbian Mexican art, where artistic expression was closely tied to religious and social practices.