dec 5, 1337 BC - Tlatilco Female figurine

Description:

1500-1200 BCE
Ceramic with pigment
Tlatilco (Valley of Mexico)
Ceramic figures, Characteristics:
wide hips
pinched waist,
large legs
small hands/feet
elaborate hairstyles
two headed/faced figures were more rare
Male figurines were rare and usually designed with the sculpture wearing a mask. This may be referencing some sort of priest or shaman.