Warrior with Headress and Shield c. 200

This terracotta sculpture, crafted by the Colima culture of western Mexico around 200 CE, portrays a warrior figure adorned in a striking headdress and holding a shield. The figure's stance, with one arm raised and the other holding the shield, evokes a sense of preparedness for battle. The intricate geometric patterns and bold colors painted on the headdress, shield, and the warrior's body are characteristic of Colima art. This small-scale ceramic piece, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, provides valuable insight into the aesthetics and rituals of this ancient civilization.