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Chinesco Style : Chinesco Style (Type C) Nayarit Terrcotta Standing Figure
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Chinesco Style (Type C) Nayarit Terrcotta Standing Figure - PF.2662
Origin: Nayarit, Mexico
Circa: 100
AD
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
5.5" (14.0cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
£6,000.00
Location: UAE
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| Description |
The female form has been expressed in many
ways throughout man's history. Here we see her
created out of the hands of an Ancient Nayarit
potter. Sculpted with full hips and arms
positioned around a large stomach, this female
figure brings our immediate attention to her
unique, womanly qualities. Her distinctive facial
features are characteristic of the Nayarit
"Chinesco" style, represented by high
cheekbones, and delicately slanted, almond-
shaped eyes which, when combined, convey to
the viewer a subtle oriental feeling. A large nose
clip, also typical of Nayarit figures, adds an
element of intrigue to this ancient female, as we
imagine how her real-life counterpart must have
appeared so many centuries ago. Clearly, the
people of this west coast region of Mexico were
masters at capturing both the essence and
nuances of their culture through this highly
responsive medium, one that forms the very
earth beneath their feet.
- (PF.2662)
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