Standing female figure by Michoacan

Standing female figure 200 - 700

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earthenware, sculpture

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portrait

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sculpture

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figuration

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earthenware

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ancient

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sculpture

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indigenous-americas

This terracotta figurine, crafted by artists in Michoacan, Mexico, dates back to between 200 and 700 CE. The standing female figure is depicted with stylized features, including large, circular earrings and a headdress with intricate designs. This small sculpture is a testament to the artistic skill of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures, showcasing the beauty and complexity of their symbolic representations of the human form.

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