Standing female figure 200 - 700

This small terracotta figurine, created by artisans from Michoacan, Mexico, between 200 and 700 AD, depicts a standing female figure. The sculpture, which is only 3 3/4 inches tall, is a striking example of Pre-Columbian art from Mesoamerica. The figure is stylized, with an exaggerated head and simple, geometric features. The figure wears a headdress that is adorned with striations. The sculpture is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.