A Chupicuaro Terracotta Pretty Lady, ca. 400 - 100 BCE
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This charming ceramic figure depicts a high-status woman from the Chupicuaro region of Mexico, commonly known as a "Pretty Lady." She stands with outstretched arms, her form both stylized and expressive. She is wearing a headdress decorated with two strands of beads, round earrings or ear spools, a necklace, with large central pendant, and waist belt, emphasizing her ceremonial significance. All these features are highlighted with red and white pigment.
This type of figure is associated with burial practices in West Mexico and is believed to have served as a guardian, companion, or symbol of idealized beauty and status. The meticulous attention to her adornments, particularly the earrings, necklace, and headdress, suggests the importance of costume and identity in the afterlife.
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Height: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)
Condition: The figure is intact and in excellent condition overall. It is presented on a museum-quality custom mount.
Provenance: Private Nevada collection, ex. Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950s - 1960s. Collection number: CH 196
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