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Standing Hollow Polychromed Female Figurine

Date

400 - 100 BCE

Creator

Unrecorded Chupícuaro artist

Location

Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

This is an example of the style of figurine made iconic by Chupícuaro artists. The bold black-and-white step-fret pattern runs along the chest, back, and head of this female figure against the red slip. Based on similar figurines, it is probable that a similar pattern also ran along the white bands around the legs, but has since faded or worn off. The figurine is hollow and has an opening for the mouth, ear spools, and navel.

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This is an example of the style of figurine made iconic by Chupícuaro artists. The bold black-and-white step-fret pattern runs along the chest, back, and head of this female figure against the red slip. Based on similar figurines, it is probable that a similar pattern also ran along the white bands around the legs, but has since faded or worn off. The figurine is hollow and has an opening for the mouth, ear spools, and navel.
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Unrecorded Chupícuaro artist (Chupícuaro, Guanajuato, Mexico)
400 - 100 BCE
Figurines
Slipped ceramic
1990.012.041
Raclin Murphy Museum: 205
6 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 2 in. (16.51 x 8.57 x 5.08 cm)
Mr. and Mrs. Judd Leighton Fund

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