Double-Faced Female Figurine c. 500

The "Double-Faced Female Figurine" is a small, terracotta sculpture created by the Tlatilco civilization in Mesoamerica around 500 CE. This figurine is a notable example of Tlatilco art, which is known for its distinctive style of stylized human figures with exaggerated features. The figurine's double face, prominent breasts, and simplified form are typical of Tlatilco art. It is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago and stands at a height of 5.7 centimeters. The figurine likely served a ritual or ceremonial purpose, as it is believed that Tlatilco figurines were associated with fertility and the cycle of life.