Description:

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 400 to 650 CE. A terracotta standing figure presenting a dynamic pose with one arm extended behind and the other to the front as if dancing. This said, the fingers of the left hand are curled creating a hollow as if to hold a spear; so perhaps the figure is about to hurl a weapon. His visage just as expressive with coffee bean shaped eyes, an arched browline, a relatively naturalistic nose, and slightly parted lips on a characteristically triangular face. Most interestingly, the face is further adorned by black mask-like form over the eyes. Size: 3.75" H (9.5 cm)

Tiny terracotta figures like this one were ubiquitous in the excavation of Teotihuacan, found in all areas of the site. Although the earliest were handmade, often found with the fingerprints of their creators, as the city grew the technique changed and they became mold made. This example presents evidence of both techniques, with a hand built body and a mold made head.

Provenance: ex-private Tim Tenbrooks collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, collected from 1960-2005

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  • Condition: Repaired from three pieces with left arm reattached at the elbow and body repaired at the torso. Normal surface wear. Also covered with manganese blooms.

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