Miniature figurine c. 1500

This small ceramic figurine, dating back to around 1500, is an example of the art of the Tlatilco culture, an ancient civilization in Mesoamerica. The figurine, crafted from a brown clay, portrays a human figure with exaggerated features and a seated posture. Its rounded form and simplified details are characteristic of Tlatilco's artistic style, and the piece likely served a ritualistic purpose. The figurine is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offering insight into the artistic and cultural practices of this ancient civilization.