Mold-Made Female Figurine Wrapped in Cloth and Tied with String c. 100 - 600

This small ceramic figurine, created by the Moche people of ancient Peru between 100 and 600 CE, is wrapped in cloth and bound with string. The Moche were known for their intricate pottery and metalwork, and this figurine, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, demonstrates their skilled craftsmanship. The figurine's simplified, stylized features are characteristic of Moche art, reflecting their interest in human representation and the depiction of rituals and daily life. This small but intricately crafted object offers a glimpse into the artistic traditions and cultural practices of this ancient civilization.