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Basalt Sculptures : Atlantic Watershed/Highlands Basalt Sculpture of a Standing Woman
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Atlantic Watershed/Highlands Basalt Sculpture of a Standing Woman - PF.4182
Origin: Costa Rica
Circa: 1000
AD
to 1550
AD
Dimensions:
16" (40.6cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Basalt
$8,000.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
This beautiful gray volcanic stone sculpture
demonstrates the solidity of the art that was
created through the Central American region.
This standing female is simple in her anatomy,
yet the pose that she has been given suggests
purposefulness and femininity. While one hand is
on her waist and the other is on her breast, her
femininity is awakened, while still maintaining a
sense of grace and simplicity. Though the eyes
are closed, her face remains composed and
complacent. Little jewelry can be found on her
except for a necklace that has been carefully
carved into the stone. At the same time, her hair
gently cascades down her back, hair that can
otherwise only be seen in a small amount on top
of her head. Over the years, femininity has been
portrayed in many different ways, and strength
and stability are two of those ways.
- (PF.4182)
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