Jalisco Seated Female Holding Bowl
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Jalisco Seated Female
A sweet-looking Jalisco seated female holding a bowl. This hollowed pottery figure has a white slip surface with an overall dark sediment deposit encrusted. Her delicate facial characteristics, accentuated by a nose ring, are naturally inspiring. She is bare-chested and wears a knee-length skirt. She raises her right arm while holding a bowl on her left shoulder with her left arm.
West Mexican shaft tomb figures like this one are named for a key architectural feature of their culture. Jalisco, on Mexico’s southwest coast, was part of this culture, along with nearby Colima and Nayarit. They dug deep shafts into volcanic rock, leading to burial chambers. These chambers were often beneath homes and held many family members’ remains. The figures, including this one, were placed inside, maybe in conversation with the dead. We’re still unsure if they represent specific people or have a religious purpose. Despite this mystery, they remain beautiful and thought-provoking relics of the past.
c. 300 BC – 300 AD.
It measures 7.5” in height.
Provenance: C. Hagemann, OR. Acquired 1980’s
It’s an absolutely gorgeous piece. This artifact would make a significant addition to any collection. It offers a glimpse into ancient Jalisco society and serves as a powerful symbol of womanhood. Its size, condition, and historical importance make it a valuable and visually striking piece of pre-columbian art.
Price $1,295
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Regional Division of Pre-Columbian Americas’ Major Archaeological Cultural Phases