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Art of Costa Rica : Sculpture of a Mother Nursing her Baby
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Sculpture of a Mother Nursing her Baby - PF.3766
Origin: Guanacaste, Nicoya, Costa Rica
Circa: 500
AD
to 1000
AD
Dimensions:
12" (30.5cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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With great sensitivity and love, the ancient artist
from the culturally rich country of Costa Rica has
created a small masterpiece in clay. The mother
is tenderly holding her baby. She is happy and
proud to be nourishing her newborn baby. Her
head is held high with the sweetest expression
on her face. Something tells us that she is a very
special person. She has fantastic designs
covering her body and face. She is quite
beautiful with her arched eyebrows and thick,
full mouth. Her nose is aquiline and her eyes are
wide with wonder as she cradles her small
miracle. She sits on a small throne. Her long,
black hair is immaculately cut at the back.
Earspools adorn her ears. Her hands and feet are
painted black. This is a spectacular sculpture. It
has required great skill and artistic sensitivity by
the ancient artist to create such a loving and
pure portraiture of mother nursing her baby.
After all these centuries, it continues to touch
the hearts of us all.
- (PF.3766)
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