Standing Female Figure
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureNicoya
OriginCosta Rica
PeriodLate Period V - Early Period VI
Date800-1100
MediumRed earthenware, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 30.5 x 14 x 10.2 cm (12 x 5 1/2 x 4 in.)
DescriptionNicoya standing pregnant female figure, Late Period V - Early Period VI, holding hands to her bulging thighs. She has a large head with parted lips and crossed eyes. The figure is wearing a head-band, earrings, and elaborate curvilinear body tattoos. It is painted in buff, brown and orange.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.150
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
IntermediateStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.60
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.69
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 100 CE
Object number: G83.1.25.1 -2