Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Chinesco, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A polychrome standing figure akin to Von Winning's Lagunillas Type C, its abstract visage comprised of lashed, round eyes with wavy double lines extending to the hairline, feather motifs framing the mouth, and a protruding nose, all on a broad heart-shaped head. She dons a black, cross-hatch patterned loincloth, a single shouldered garment, armbands, noseplug, and beaded necklace, yet her feet are bare, revealing adorable toes. Custom stand. Size: 1.625" W x 4.5" H (4.1 cm x 11.4 cm)

In 1974, Hasso von Winning published an exhaustive classification of Western Mexico shaft tomb artifacts (including, for example, the Chinesco A through D types), a classification that is still in use today. This example is similar to the first published Chinesco figure, attributed to Jalisco, Nayarit (Lumholtz, 1902, vol. 2: 294). For other red, white, and black slipped figures of this type, see Hasso Von Winning (1974) "The Shaft Tomb Figures of West Mexico." Southwest Museum Papers, no. 24. Los Angeles: Southwest Museum, figures 315 and 317.

Provenance: Ex-Dr. G. Hermann collection, Denver, CO, USA acquired before 1980

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Expected surface wear with near invisible nicks to peripheries. Minor pigment losses as shown, but the painting is quite fine and still vivid.