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Pre-Columbian Art Collection/ HK : Chinesco Style (Type B) Nayarit Terracotta Sculpture of a Kneeling Pregnant Woman
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Chinesco Style (Type B) Nayarit Terracotta Sculpture of a Kneeling Pregnant Woman - PF.2482
Origin: Nayarit, Mexico
Circa: 100
BC
to 250
AD
Dimensions:
10.5" (26.7cm) high
Catalogue: V8
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
Additional Information: Hong Kong
Location: UAE
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An extraordinary example of ancient clay artistry,
this pregnant female figure was created in the
Mexican state of Nayarit, located in the western
region of the country. Here, expert craftsmen
developed a distinctive style of art called
Chinesco, so named because of the clay figures
characteristic facial features small, slanted
almond shaped eyes that combine with high
cheekbones to convey an exotic oriental feeling.
In this striking example, we also see the
characteristic heart shaped head and pointed,
ornamented nose that further distinguishes this
commanding art style. Positioned in a birth
giving posture, with legs bent back at the knees,
this pregnant female figure holds her long thin
arms over her distended belly. We can almost
see her hands pushing down on her stomach, as
she contends with the miraculous experience of
bringing new life into the world. How touching
is her demeanor, how universal is her
circumstance. She is truly a testament to the
tender sensitivities of the ancient Nayarit artists
and their outstanding ability to translate those
feelings into a beautifully expressive work of art.
- (PF.2482)
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