Female Figurine c. 500

The "Female Figurine" is a ceramic sculpture created by the Chupícuaro people around 500 CE. This figurine is a striking example of Pre-Columbian art, depicting a female figure with exaggerated features. The simplified form and stylized details, including large eyes, prominent breasts, and elaborate headdress, are characteristic of Chupícuaro artistic style. This small but powerful sculpture, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, likely held cultural and religious significance for the ancient Chupícuaro people, representing fertility, female power, or perhaps a specific deity.