Standing Female Figure 100 - 600

This small ceramic sculpture, "Standing Female Figure," is a work of Pre-Columbian art created by the Nayarit culture of Mexico. Dating back to 100 - 600 CE, this piece is an example of the rich and diverse artistic traditions of ancient Mexico. The figure's stylized features and simplified form are characteristic of Nayarit art, which often depicted human figures in a dynamic and expressive manner. The sculpture is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.