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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Female Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Female Figure

Artist/Maker (Pacific Coast, Mexico)
Dateca. 300 BCE-300 CE
Mediumpottery and paint
DimensionsOverall: 12 7/8 x 9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (32.7 x 24.4 x 19.7 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of May Cassard
Terms
    Object number86.0224
    On View
    Not on view
    DescriptionThe majority of Jalisco pieces are in the Ameca Grey style. Although the classic figure is unpainted greyware, a full to partial red slip decoration is also common. Most figures sit or kneel in static poses. Hands and feet, though often exaggerated in size, are carefully formed and in some cases fingers and toes are indicated by crude incising. Women are frequently shown kneeling or with legs crossed, holding a small human or baby. Raised dots representing shoulder scarification are common.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jalisco
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jalisco
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1000-1550
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    Gran Coclé
    ca. 1000-1550
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    Chancay
    1200-1450
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nayarit
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Remojadas
    ca. 100 BCE-300 CE
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    Salinar
    500-300 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 500-1000
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    Artist Unknown
    2nd to 3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Jalisco
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE