"Terracotta Figurine, Mexico Jalisco Culture"
Terracotta Figure Holding a Vessel
Western Mexico, Jalisco culture, Shaft Tomb tradition, 300 BCE – 400 CE
Terracotta
H. 13.3 cm
Excellent condition
This small terracotta figure represents a crouching person holding a double-chambered globular vessel in both hands. The figure displays the characteristic features of the Jalisco tradition: an expressive face, coffee bean-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and a stylized helmet. The arms are bent forward to support the vessel, which may symbolize an offering or a ritual activity.
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