Female Figurine Possibly 1450 - 1532

This small silver figurine, created by the Inca people between 1450 and 1532, depicts a female figure standing with her hands clasped in front of her. The figure’s simplified, stylized form is characteristic of Inca metalwork, which often employed geometric shapes and minimal detail. The figurine's size and the use of silver suggest that it may have been an object of personal adornment or a ceremonial offering. Now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, the “Female Figurine” is a powerful example of the artistic skill and cultural significance of the Inca civilization.