Veracruz Culture 6th to 10th Century AD Terracotta Anthropomorphic figure of a woman-bird - 21.3 cm
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Anthropomorphic figure of a woman-bird in Veracruz Classic style, a terracotta sculpture dating from the 6th to the 10th century AD, standing 21.3 cm high, 15 cm wide and 9 cm deep, with a multi-layered headdress and detailed body ornamentation, in excellent condition.
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A Classic Veracruz Terracotta Anthropomorphic Figure, 6th to 10th Century A.D.
Large and finely modelled terracotta figure in the Classic Veracruz style, depicting a standing personage or deity with an impressive, multi-layered headdress, expressive facial features, earspools, and detailed body ornamentation. The piece shows excellent sculptural quality with applied and incised decoration, and retains a rich reddish-brown slip with attractive natural patina and encrustation.
Figures of this type are characteristic of the Classic period in the Veracruz region (Gulf Coast of Mexico) and were commonly used as ritual or funerary offerings, reflecting the refined artistic tradition of the culture.
Height: 21.3 cm.
Width: 15.0 cm.
Depth: 9.0 cm.
Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
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This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
A Classic Veracruz Terracotta Anthropomorphic Figure, 6th to 10th Century A.D.
Large and finely modelled terracotta figure in the Classic Veracruz style, depicting a standing personage or deity with an impressive, multi-layered headdress, expressive facial features, earspools, and detailed body ornamentation. The piece shows excellent sculptural quality with applied and incised decoration, and retains a rich reddish-brown slip with attractive natural patina and encrustation.
Figures of this type are characteristic of the Classic period in the Veracruz region (Gulf Coast of Mexico) and were commonly used as ritual or funerary offerings, reflecting the refined artistic tradition of the culture.
Height: 21.3 cm.
Width: 15.0 cm.
Depth: 9.0 cm.
Provenance:
German private collection, acquired in Germany in the 1980s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.
Details
Culture
Veracruz Culture 6th to 10th Century AD
Century/timeframe
6th to 10th Century AD
Name of object
Anthropomorphic figure of a woman-bird
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
21.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
15 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
9 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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