Figure of a man with an urn on his back 200 - 700

This small terracotta sculpture from the Colima culture of western Mexico depicts a stylized human figure carrying an urn on their back. Dating from 200 to 700 AD, the figure is a prime example of the Colima’s naturalistic yet simplified style of figurative sculpture. With a small, round head and simple, rounded features, the piece has a playful and charming quality, typical of the culture’s artwork. It is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offering viewers insight into the artistic traditions of ancient Mexico.