Seated Male Holding Chief’s Baton

200 BCE–300 CE Overall: 23.5 x 12 cm (9 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.) Source image
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The ancient artists of West Mexico specialized in ceramic sculptures in a range of sizes, investing their creations with a warm humanity regardless of scale. This tripod-shaped figure represents a well-dressed chief holding a baton of authority.

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