Human Figurine

Human Figurine

Pre Colombian clay human fetish from western Mexico-Jalisco Style. Dipped in gold. Red clay, Figurine's back- gold covered, Figurine's front-face, left torso and small parts of right side- not covered in gold- red clay is exposed: Large, elongated head; pot belly; no legs; feet (right one is broken off); Hands- resting on his belly; two holes in chest representing nipples. He wears a necklace with a large medallion in the center.
  • Object: Human Figurine
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: unknown
  • Dimensions: 2-3/6" x 1-1/4"
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica
  • Cultural Group: Jalisco
  • Cultural Context: In it's present form: Made to wear as a necklace
  • Donor: Dolores Thomasson
  • Catalog #: 98.061