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Title
Tlaloc incensario : Janus form.
Description
The incensario contains several images: two seated anthropomorphic phallic figures, a descending serpent, and several transforming zoomorphic faces. The transforming aspect of the headdress suggests a shamanic quality to the incense burner.
Subject
[Incense--Mexico--Colima (State), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Colima (State), Art--Mexico--Colima (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 900 and 1521
Title
Xochipala shell bracelet.
Description
A large carved shell section in the form of a spiral bracelet, with an upper flared cuff. The elaborate incised decoration depicts a standing anthropomorphic figure with outstretched arms wearing a large bird headdress.
Subject
[Bracelets--Mexico--Xochipala (Guerrero), Jewelry--Mexico--Xochipala (Guerrero), Art--Mexico--Xochipala (Guerrero), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 600
Title
Chontal mask : with Teotihuacan characteristics.
Description
The state of Guerrero, known for well-crafted abstract sculptures, has received little archaeological fieldwork. Very little is known about the culture and the people who created them. The stone for this Chontal mask has been string cut, pecked, abraded, drilled, and polished. It features several Teotihuacan characteristics: a wide face, a flat curved head, and flared rectangular ears.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Chontal art--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 100 B.C.
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
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.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Tlatelolco standing female figure.
Description
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.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Art--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1150 B.C. and 55 B.C.
Title
Pretty lady : standing female wearing a turban.
Description
In the valley of Mexico, the Tlatilco culture was located to the west of the great central Mexican lakes. Their society produced female figurines headdresses, hairstyles, jewelry, and sometimes clothing.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Student study ceramics, Tlatilco : standing female figure.
Description
Part of Student Study Ceramic grouping.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Art--Mexico--Mexico, Valley of, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1000 B.C. and 400 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
Colima elite seated in a Palanquin.
Description
Four standing male figures carry a canopied litter with a seated elite male. The standing male figures (four) appear to be nude and sport an elaborate hairdo or headdress.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Colima (State), Art--Mexico--Colima (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 250 A.D.
Title
Standing Caesarean figure.
Description
The Mezcala culture in Guerrero is known for its stone sculptures of temples, abstract humans and animals. This large solid female ceramic type is unique. They didn't create other types of ceramic figurines. This figurine wears a headdress, ear ornaments and projections on her legs that could represent scarification or musical leg instruments. The groove from her chest to abdomen suggests ritual sacrifice or caesarian birth.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Iguala de la Independencia, Art--Mexico--Iguala de la Independencia, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 500 B.C. and 200 B.C.
Title
Small tripodal bowl : mortar.
Description
Elaborate twisted hairdo: knotted on top. Female? Concentrations of broken figurines (flat) in household context or debris rather than public buildings or temples suggest a personal or family context. the figurines called "gingerbread" flats, were manufactured by pressing wet clay into clay molds. They were removed for drying, firing, and painting. Fingerprints on the back.
Subject
[Bowls (Tableware)--Mexico--Mezcala Site, Art--Mexico--Mezcala Site, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D.
Title
Xalitla standing male.
Description
Some of the finest Mesoamerican miniature figurines were created in Las Bocas, Puebla, as well as Xochipala and Xalitla, Guerrero. Each area had its own distinct style. Xalitla's style features heavy muscular legs and finely detailed features. The belt and the muscular legs suggest a ballplayer.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Xalitla, Art--Mexico--Xalitla, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1200 B.C. and 500 B.C.
Title
Xalitla mother and child.
Description
The Xalitla culture created detailed figurines: some verge on portraits, others are generic, many figures are individuals sitting or standing. Here, the mother appears to look at the observer, while the baby suckles her breast.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Xalitla, Art--Mexico--Xalitla, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 1500 B.C. and 1000 B.C.
Title
Mezcala beaded necklace.
Description
Each bead was drilled, chipped, abraded, and polished before they were sorted by gradation; a very time-consuming task.
Subject
[Necklaces--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Beads--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Jewelry--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 100 B.C.
Title
Anthropomorphic pendant.
Description
A natural gray-green stone (pebble) has been shaped into a human form. The back side of the stone is natural, but the front has been string-cut and conically drilled for suspension.
Subject
[Pendants (Jewelry)--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Decoration and ornament--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Art--Mexico--Guerrero (State), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D.
Title
Zacatecas seated female.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Teocaltiche (Jalisco), Art--Mexico--Teocaltiche (Jalisco), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 B.C. and 250 A.D.
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