sep 3, 1200 BC - Tlatilco Female Figures
Description:
Date: 1,200 BCE ~ 900 BCEArtist: unkown
Medium: Ceramic
Location:
original: Tlatilco, Mexico
current: Princeton University Art Museum
Function:
To depict the female figure and signify its importance. Possibly an idol or physical manifestation/representation of a deity
Form:
Curved, rounded.
Faces blended into one another. "Tally mark" lines indicating texture and shape of hair (possibly alludes to race/ethnicity). Somewhat discoloured by time and wear.
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 3, 1200 BC
Now
~ 3228 years ago