Tlapacoya Hollow 'Baby' Figure
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureOlmec
OriginTlapacoya, Valley of Mexico, Mexico
PeriodFormative Period (2000 BCE-300 CE)
Date1100-800 BCE
MediumEarthenware, red pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 23.8 x 18.1 x 18.5 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
DescriptionTlapacoya hollow seated figure, Formative period, holding left hand at the waist and spread legs. Figure has a domed head with central forelock, and perforated pupils. Traces of pigment decoration remain.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.11
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500-700 CE
Object number: G83.1.89
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2