Seated Nayarit-Chinesco figurine

Beautiful painted figure sitting with drawn-up knees over which the arms have been folded. The arms are sculptured in a ‘ropelike’ way, a trait of the Nayarit main style. Well-known pose, perhaps having specific meaning. Belonging to Type C within the Chinesco complex.

An ancient figurine of a humanoid with exaggerated features, seated with legs apart and arms crossed, painted with red, black, and beige geometric patterns, against a black background.
Ancient ceramic figurine of humanoid form with a rounded head, painted with red and black details, set against a black background.
Ancient clay figurine of a human with a large head and detailed facial features, including a prominent nose and painted lines on the face, on a black background.

  • Pottery

  • 14,5 × 9,2 × 8 cm

    Nayarit Chinesco, Mexico

    c. 50 - 200 AD

  • Lode van Rijn, Galerie Kehpri, Amsterdam, 1970’s

    Dos en Bertie Winkel collection

    Ref. Coast to Coast page 336

  • € 2600,—