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Female Preparing Food200 BCE–400 CE

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Terracotta ceramic seated figure with a large round head, striped headdress and feet, and painted geometric decoration on the torso, shown from a slightly elevated front angle
Title
Female Preparing Food
Culture
Nayarit
Place Made
Mexico, Nayarit
Date Made
200 BCE–400 CE
Medium
Slip-painted ceramic
Dimensions
8 x 4 1/2 x 7 in. (20.32 x 11.43 x 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch
Accession Number
M.86.296.18b
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas