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Mexican Terracotta Folk Art Figure, Pre-Columbian Revival, Mid-20th Century

$616.01
£455.73
€520VAT Included
CA$852.58
A$855.68
CHF 498.98
MX$10,402.62
NOK 5,733.73
SEK 5,896.84
DKK 3,964.68

About the Item

This terracotta figure is a mid-20th century Mexican folk art piece, made in the pre-Columbian revival style associated with Maya and Toltec imagery. The seated figure wears a tall, tapered headdress and large disc-shaped ear spools, with a solemn, forward-facing expression carved in low relief. The garment is incised throughout with a cross-hatched geometric pattern, bordered by a stepped motif at the hem. Arms rest close to the body, with banded cuffs marked in parallel lines. Surface treatment shows a mottled reddish-brown finish over a lighter clay body, consistent with an artificially aged or antiqued glaze rather than an excavated patina. The base is marked "MEXICO," confirming its origin as a tourist or decorative reproduction rather than an archaeological object. Construction shows hand-finishing throughout, with visible tool marks in the incised detailing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Pre-Columbian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rødding, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10918251370962

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