Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Ceramic Heads – Mexico Valley – ca. 200–700 AD A terracotta sculptural head from ancient Teotihuacan, the powerful city-state that flourished in central Mexico during the Classic Period. This head were originally part of larger figurines, likely used in domestic shrines, funerary offerings, or ritual contexts. Each head displays distinct facial features, hairstyles, and expressions, offering insight into Teotihuacan aesthetics and social identity. Culture: Teotihuacan, Valley of Mexico Period: ca. 200–700 AD High10,5cm incl. stand Material: Terracotta (ceramic) Form: Fragmented heads from mold-made or hand-modeled figurines Condition: Surface wear and minor erosion; mounted on custom display stands Function: Likely votive or ceremonial use; possibly household deity figures Teotihuacan figurines often depicted gods, priests, or everyday individuals, and were placed in homes or tombs to invoke protection, fertility, or ancestral presence. The stylized features—such as almond-shaped eyes, prominent noses, and elaborate headdresses—are hallmarks of Teotihuacan iconography. K-071 Eu only