Pre-Columbian Jalisco San Juanito Style Pottery Female Figure particularly zoomorphic examples that embody

particularly zoomorphic examples that embody the culture’s deep connection to animal symbolism and the natural world

modeled with exceptional refinement and sensitivity

which describe these figures as from Los Esteros

The large headdress-like hairstyle is carefully incised with parallel lines to indicate hair texture

New York collection

Pre-Columbian Jalisco San Juanito Style Pottery Female Figure particularly zoomorphic examples that embodyPre Columbian Jalisco San Juanito Style Pottery Female Figure Jalisco, Mexico ca. 100 BCE250 CE This impressive hollow pottery figure represents a standing female rendered in the distinctive San Juanito style of ancient West Mexico. She is depicted with an elongated head, prominent nose, appliqu ear ornaments, and raised arms. Traces of red pigment remain visible across the lower body and feet, while extensive mineral deposits and burial accretions