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A standing Tlatilco Female with short bulbous legs holds both hands on her abdomen. Her large elongated tapered head contains narrow punctuated eyes. Nothe the body paint, especially the red triangular area around the belly-button. (1)
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A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground. (6)
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A tall cylindrical neck olla has a funnel mouth and a flared rim. The body has been squared with rounded corners. The body has been painted with an anthropomorphic/geometric design. (6)
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A triangular section from the interior of a lightning whelk shell has been incised with a kneeling male figure. He holds a knife in his left hand and a large shell in his right. Maya shell pectoral / pendant. (4)
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A two-tone bichrome vase has an elaborate fineline incised decoration. The white band area features two Quetzalcoatl or feather serpents. The lower red-brown area contains incised spirals and geometric decorations. (7)
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A veined greenstone has been chipped, abraded, and polished to reveal a coiled predatory snake. A symbol of fertility, rebirth, and regeneration, the coils of the snake transform into the sacred heart, the precious symbol of life. The stone snake represents duality, life and death. (6)
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A very common pose, a seated male draws up his legs, so his crossed arms can rest on his knees. The male wears an elaborate headdress with three crests. The light cream triangle over his nose separates the two dark brown triangles over his eyes. Shaft Tomb culture; Chinesco style, type-C figure. (6)
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A very unusual articulated figure, because of its size and craftsmanship. The hand-made figure incorporates the cleft head, Teotihuacan face, ear spools and collar-necklace as well as belly flap from a previous birth. (7)
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A very unusual miniature Zacatecas couple sits on an anthropomorphic bench, which indicates their elite status. Normally, Zacatecas figures are hollow, large, and separate. These figures are joined, solid, and show affection. (6)
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A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life. (1)
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A whistle in the form of a standing male figure with his hands on his hips could be an entertainer. (6)
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A Xantile is an incsense burner in the form of a seated anthropomorphic being. Burning incense placed inside the xantile emerges as smoke from the mouth, which represents and offering to the Maquiltonals. (6)
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A zoomorphic vessel resembling a rodent-like creature with an elaborately painted body. The strap handle facilitates handling and the tail spout allows for control pouring. In Mesoamerica the number three refers to the three realms; the heavens or the sky, the earth or the living world, and the underworld or the land of the dead. (6)
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