Standing female figure 200 - 700

This small terracotta figure, created by the Michoacan people in Mexico between 200 and 700 AD, is a powerful example of ancient Mesoamerican art. The figure, which stands with arms crossed and a stylized face, likely held religious significance for the culture. The simplicity of the form, characteristic of the time, highlights the importance of the figure's posture and the details of the face, which include large eyes and prominent cheekbones. It is now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.