Jalisco standing male figure, Ameca/Etzatlán style
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Jalisco Standing Male Figure, Ameca/Etzatlan Style
Region : Western Mexico
Period :Protoclassic, circa 100 BC-AD 250
Dimensions : 57 cm (22.44 in.)
Provenance
- Federico Benthem, Barcelona (1944-2017)
- Acquired from the above by Arturo Aguinaga in the 1980 s
- A thermoluminescence dating (TL) test from Alliance-Science-Art (1992) is provided
This large standing male shows the forthright and confident demeanor of a mature chief or important ancestor. His well delineated and slightly clenched hands, characteristic of the Ameca style, stands firmly on his legs in a manner of authority. His softly contoured torso belies the body of an elder statesman and his face has well modeled cheeks and a firm gaze, suggesting portraiture.
Ceramic figures from the Jalisco region are some of the largest of the ancient West Mexican tradition. The Ameca-Etzatlan style is defined by the naturalistic depiction of male and female figures, with body color ranging from creamy gray to reddish brown reflecting regional variations. The Jalisco region was one of the earliest areas to be explored in the late 19th century by Adela Breton. She visited sites in the Tequila Valley which have been recently extensively studied for their ceremonial spaces and architectural remains.
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Region : Western Mexico
Period :Protoclassic, circa 100 BC-AD 250
Dimensions : 57 cm (22.44 in.)
Provenance
- Federico Benthem, Barcelona (1944-2017)
- Acquired from the above by Arturo Aguinaga in the 1980 s
- A thermoluminescence dating (TL) test from Alliance-Science-Art (1992) is provided
This large standing male shows the forthright and confident demeanor of a mature chief or important ancestor. His well delineated and slightly clenched hands, characteristic of the Ameca style, stands firmly on his legs in a manner of authority. His softly contoured torso belies the body of an elder statesman and his face has well modeled cheeks and a firm gaze, suggesting portraiture.
Ceramic figures from the Jalisco region are some of the largest of the ancient West Mexican tradition. The Ameca-Etzatlan style is defined by the naturalistic depiction of male and female figures, with body color ranging from creamy gray to reddish brown reflecting regional variations. The Jalisco region was one of the earliest areas to be explored in the late 19th century by Adela Breton. She visited sites in the Tequila Valley which have been recently extensively studied for their ceremonial spaces and architectural remains.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
An HD e-catalogue is available for our collectors, don't hesitate to contact us and we will send you a copy.
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Excellent condition.
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Jalisco standing male figure, Ameca/Etzatlán style
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