House Model Depicting a Ritual Feast c. 100 - 300

This small, but detailed, ceramic house model depicts a ritual feast in progress, likely a scene from the Nayarit culture of Western Mexico. The model, dating to c. 100-300 CE, is decorated with geometric patterns in red pigment, characteristic of Nayarit art. The figures, including human participants and animal figures, are situated around a small structure, likely a shrine or altar. The overall scene reflects the importance of ritual practices and communal gatherings in Nayarit society.