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Title
Tlatilco acrobat.
Description
An unusual figure portraying an acrobat. The maker didn't quite understand bending human anatomy and 3-D sculpture. They created a three-dimensional male elite figure with a flat two-dimensional perspective
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Art--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1150 B.C. and 550 B.C.
Title
Tlatilco acrobat.
Description
An unusual figure portraying an acrobat. The maker didn't quite understand bending human anatomy and 3-D sculpture. They created a three-dimensional male elite figure with a flat two-dimensional perspective
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Art--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1150 B.C. and 550 B.C.
Title
Tlatilco acrobat.
Description
An unusual figure portraying an acrobat. The maker didn't quite understand bending human anatomy and 3-D sculpture. They created a three-dimensional male elite figure with a flat two-dimensional perspective
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Art--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1150 B.C. and 550 B.C.
Title
Tlatilco acrobat.
Description
An unusual figure portraying an acrobat. The maker didn't quite understand bending human anatomy and 3-D sculpture. They created a three-dimensional male elite figure with a flat two-dimensional perspective
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Art--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1150 B.C. and 550 B.C.
Title
Seated figure : Morelos baby.
Description
Infantile figures have been found throughout Mesoamerica. The Morelos figure exhibits great care in the sculpting of the hair, the face, especially the mouth, feet and toes. The belly, arms and legs indicate abundance, but the figure has not been fully developed.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Morelos (State), Art--Mexico--Morelos (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Seated figure : Morelos baby.
Description
Infantile figures have been found throughout Mesoamerica. The Morelos figure exhibits great care in the sculpting of the hair, the face, especially the mouth, feet and toes. The belly, arms and legs indicate abundance, but the figure has not been fully developed.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Morelos (State), Art--Mexico--Morelos (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Seated figure : Morelos baby.
Description
Infantile figures have been found throughout Mesoamerica. The Morelos figure exhibits great care in the sculpting of the hair, the face, especially the mouth, feet and toes. The belly, arms and legs indicate abundance, but the figure has not been fully developed.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Morelos (State), Art--Mexico--Morelos (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Seated figure : Morelos baby.
Description
Infantile figures have been found throughout Mesoamerica. The Morelos figure exhibits great care in the sculpting of the hair, the face, especially the mouth, feet and toes. The belly, arms and legs indicate abundance, but the figure has not been fully developed.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Morelos (State), Art--Mexico--Morelos (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Seated figure : Morelos baby.
Description
Infantile figures have been found throughout Mesoamerica. The Morelos figure exhibits great care in the sculpting of the hair, the face, especially the mouth, feet and toes. The belly, arms and legs indicate abundance, but the figure has not been fully developed.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Morelos (State), Art--Mexico--Morelos (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Seated figure : Morelos baby.
Description
Infantile figures have been found throughout Mesoamerica. The Morelos figure exhibits great care in the sculpting of the hair, the face, especially the mouth, feet and toes. The belly, arms and legs indicate abundance, but the figure has not been fully developed.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Morelos (State), Art--Mexico--Morelos (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Spouted bottle with convex sides.
Description
Tlatilco was located along a small stream near the ancient great lakes. The area was rich in flora and fauna, which allowed them to make lavish gifts to be buried with their dead
Subject
[Bottles--Mexico, Ceramic tableware--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Spouted bottle with convex sides.
Description
Tlatilco was located along a small stream near the ancient great lakes. The area was rich in flora and fauna, which allowed them to make lavish gifts to be buried with their dead
Subject
[Bottles--Mexico, Ceramic tableware--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Spouted bottle with convex sides.
Description
Tlatilco was located along a small stream near the ancient great lakes. The area was rich in flora and fauna, which allowed them to make lavish gifts to be buried with their dead
Subject
[Bottles--Mexico, Ceramic tableware--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Spouted bottle with convex sides.
Description
Tlatilco was located along a small stream near the ancient great lakes. The area was rich in flora and fauna, which allowed them to make lavish gifts to be buried with their dead
Subject
[Bottles--Mexico, Ceramic tableware--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Spouted bottle with convex sides.
Description
Tlatilco was located along a small stream near the ancient great lakes. The area was rich in flora and fauna, which allowed them to make lavish gifts to be buried with their dead
Subject
[Bottles--Mexico, Ceramic tableware--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Spouted bottle with convex sides.
Description
Tlatilco was located along a small stream near the ancient great lakes. The area was rich in flora and fauna, which allowed them to make lavish gifts to be buried with their dead
Subject
[Bottles--Mexico, Ceramic tableware--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Seated Anthropomorphic Male Figure
Description
An unusual seated male figurine holds an elongated tray on his lap. The shape of the tray suggests a stone metate. It is possible that the figure represents the production of metates.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán, Art--Mexico--Michoacán, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Seated Anthropomorphic Male Figure
Description
An unusual seated male figurine holds an elongated tray on his lap. The shape of the tray suggests a stone metate. It is possible that the figure represents the production of metates.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán, Art--Mexico--Michoacán, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Seated Anthropomorphic Male Figure
Description
An unusual seated male figurine holds an elongated tray on his lap. The shape of the tray suggests a stone metate. It is possible that the figure represents the production of metates.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán, Art--Mexico--Michoacán, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Seated Anthropomorphic Male Figure
Description
An unusual seated male figurine holds an elongated tray on his lap. The shape of the tray suggests a stone metate. It is possible that the figure represents the production of metates.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán, Art--Mexico--Michoacán, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Seated Anthropomorphic Male Figure
Description
An unusual seated male figurine holds an elongated tray on his lap. The shape of the tray suggests a stone metate. It is possible that the figure represents the production of metates.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán, Art--Mexico--Michoacán, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Seated Anthropomorphic Male Figure
Description
An unusual seated male figurine holds an elongated tray on his lap. The shape of the tray suggests a stone metate. It is possible that the figure represents the production of metates.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán, Art--Mexico--Michoacán, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Seated figure with elaborate corn headdress.
Description
Small figures are good information sources for clothing and headdress styles worn in ancient times. This female figurine wears an unusual headdress with ears of corn. She may represent Chicomecoatl, the corn goddess.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Seated figure with elaborate corn headdress.
Description
Small figures are good information sources for clothing and headdress styles worn in ancient times. This female figurine wears an unusual headdress with ears of corn. She may represent Chicomecoatl, the corn goddess.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Seated figure with elaborate corn headdress.
Description
Small figures are good information sources for clothing and headdress styles worn in ancient times. This female figurine wears an unusual headdress with ears of corn. She may represent Chicomecoatl, the corn goddess.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Seated figure with elaborate corn headdress.
Description
Small figures are good information sources for clothing and headdress styles worn in ancient times. This female figurine wears an unusual headdress with ears of corn. She may represent Chicomecoatl, the corn goddess.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Seated figure with elaborate corn headdress.
Description
Small figures are good information sources for clothing and headdress styles worn in ancient times. This female figurine wears an unusual headdress with ears of corn. She may represent Chicomecoatl, the corn goddess.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Seated figure with elaborate corn headdress.
Description
Small figures are good information sources for clothing and headdress styles worn in ancient times. This female figurine wears an unusual headdress with ears of corn. She may represent Chicomecoatl, the corn goddess.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Standing pregnant female.
Description
The majority of the female figurines are nude. This suggests the culture did not wear clothing, the figurines were dressed in perishable clothing, or missing earth pigments were used to indicate clothing. The figurine illustrates hairstyle and types of jewelry including ear plugs.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing pregnant female.
Description
The majority of the female figurines are nude. This suggests the culture did not wear clothing, the figurines were dressed in perishable clothing, or missing earth pigments were used to indicate clothing. The figurine illustrates hairstyle and types of jewelry including ear plugs.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing pregnant female.
Description
The majority of the female figurines are nude. This suggests the culture did not wear clothing, the figurines were dressed in perishable clothing, or missing earth pigments were used to indicate clothing. The figurine illustrates hairstyle and types of jewelry including ear plugs.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing pregnant female.
Description
The majority of the female figurines are nude. This suggests the culture did not wear clothing, the figurines were dressed in perishable clothing, or missing earth pigments were used to indicate clothing. The figurine illustrates hairstyle and types of jewelry including ear plugs.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing pregnant female.
Description
The majority of the female figurines are nude. This suggests the culture did not wear clothing, the figurines were dressed in perishable clothing, or missing earth pigments were used to indicate clothing. The figurine illustrates hairstyle and types of jewelry including ear plugs.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing pregnant female.
Description
The majority of the female figurines are nude. This suggests the culture did not wear clothing, the figurines were dressed in perishable clothing, or missing earth pigments were used to indicate clothing. The figurine illustrates hairstyle and types of jewelry including ear plugs.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing female figure : dancer.
Description
Tlatilco potters excelled in small delicate figures, such as this young girl in a grass skirt dancing. Ninety percent of the figurines made during the Preclassic period were female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing female figure : dancer.
Description
Tlatilco potters excelled in small delicate figures, such as this young girl in a grass skirt dancing. Ninety percent of the figurines made during the Preclassic period were female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing female figure : dancer.
Description
Tlatilco potters excelled in small delicate figures, such as this young girl in a grass skirt dancing. Ninety percent of the figurines made during the Preclassic period were female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing female figure : dancer.
Description
Tlatilco potters excelled in small delicate figures, such as this young girl in a grass skirt dancing. Ninety percent of the figurines made during the Preclassic period were female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing female figure : dancer.
Description
Tlatilco potters excelled in small delicate figures, such as this young girl in a grass skirt dancing. Ninety percent of the figurines made during the Preclassic period were female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Standing female figure : dancer.
Description
Tlatilco potters excelled in small delicate figures, such as this young girl in a grass skirt dancing. Ninety percent of the figurines made during the Preclassic period were female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Michoacán polychrome bowl.
Description
This bowl has a wide interior band with three stylized zoomorphs (probably deer) surrounded by what appears to be an energy field. This design is similar to the life force design of the Huichol Indians of Sinaloa.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Michoacán polychrome bowl.
Description
This bowl has a wide interior band with three stylized zoomorphs (probably deer) surrounded by what appears to be an energy field. This design is similar to the life force design of the Huichol Indians of Sinaloa.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Michoacán polychrome bowl.
Description
This bowl has a wide interior band with three stylized zoomorphs (probably deer) surrounded by what appears to be an energy field. This design is similar to the life force design of the Huichol Indians of Sinaloa.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Michoacán polychrome bowl.
Description
This bowl has a wide interior band with three stylized zoomorphs (probably deer) surrounded by what appears to be an energy field. This design is similar to the life force design of the Huichol Indians of Sinaloa.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Michoacán polychrome bowl.
Description
This bowl has a wide interior band with three stylized zoomorphs (probably deer) surrounded by what appears to be an energy field. This design is similar to the life force design of the Huichol Indians of Sinaloa.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Michoacán polychrome bowl.
Description
This bowl has a wide interior band with three stylized zoomorphs (probably deer) surrounded by what appears to be an energy field. This design is similar to the life force design of the Huichol Indians of Sinaloa.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 200 A.D.
Title
Tripodal bowl : molcajete with two felines.
Description
A molcajete is used to grind plant materials. This ceremonial tripodal bowl shows no wear pattern. The feet of the bowl are hollow with clay pellets inside. When you shake the bowl, you hear a rattling sound. Two felines decorate the shoulder of the bowl.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Tripodal bowl : molcajete with two felines.
Description
A molcajete is used to grind plant materials. This ceremonial tripodal bowl shows no wear pattern. The feet of the bowl are hollow with clay pellets inside. When you shake the bowl, you hear a rattling sound. Two felines decorate the shoulder of the bowl.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Tripodal bowl : molcajete with two felines.
Description
A molcajete is used to grind plant materials. This ceremonial tripodal bowl shows no wear pattern. The feet of the bowl are hollow with clay pellets inside. When you shake the bowl, you hear a rattling sound. Two felines decorate the shoulder of the bowl.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Tripodal bowl : molcajete with two felines.
Description
A molcajete is used to grind plant materials. This ceremonial tripodal bowl shows no wear pattern. The feet of the bowl are hollow with clay pellets inside. When you shake the bowl, you hear a rattling sound. Two felines decorate the shoulder of the bowl.
Subject
[Ceramic bowls--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Pottery--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Art--Mexico--Michoacán de Ocampo, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 200 B.C.
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