Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery seated figure themes central to the social

themes central to the social and spiritual identity of the region

her torso and legs carefully shaped to emphasize anatomical form

Size: approx

representing the everyday life of ancient Judea

reflecting the object’s continued life and cultural relevance beyond its original form

Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery seated figure themes central to the socialVeracruz Seated Figure Classic Veracruz, ca. 600900 A. D. Height: 14 in. (35. 5 cm) Superbly modeled in buff terracotta, this expressive figure depicts a seated figure with hands gracefully resting upon her knees, adorned with large ear ornaments, a beaded necklace, and bracelets. Head is slightly tilted upward, with parted lips and deeply incised eyes conveying a sense of quiet composure. The figure wears a short cape and a tall headdress painted