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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Kneeling Female Figure
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Kneeling Female Figure

Artist Unknown
CulturePre-Columbian | West Mexico
Date500 B.C.
MediumTerracotta | Polychrome
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer
Object number76.23.48
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Warehouse (BSW), Bay01, Rge01 Unit04-Sh02
DescriptionNayarit Chinesca seated female figure. Seated on legs, hands resting on stomach. White slip with red decoration. Wearing earrings. One red hand painted above left breast with another painted on upper left back. Incised hair.