特奥蒂瓦坎 前哥伦布时期的特奥蒂瓦坎陶瓷头雕——墨西哥谷地——约公元200–700年 K-073 (沒有保留價)

Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan Ceramic Heads – Mexico Valley – ca. 200–700 AD

A group of three terracotta sculptural heads from ancient Teotihuacan, the powerful city-state that flourished in central Mexico during the Classic Period. These heads 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
High8,2cm, 7,5cm & 6,5cm 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.

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