{"product_id":"pre-columbian-west-mexican-seated-figure","title":"Pre-Columbian West Mexican Seated Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003ePre-Columbian West Mexican Miniature Seated Figure Fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 5\/8” height × 1 5\/8” length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming Pre-Columbian West Mexican miniature seated figure, modeled in a compact, abstract style characteristic of the shaft-tomb cultures of Nayarit, Jalisco, or Colima. This example preserves the upper body and head, with the lower portion missing, giving it a sculptural, almost amuletic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure sits with arms crossed over the torso, a classic pose seen in West Mexican ceramic figures. The head is rounded with stylized circular ear elements and a simplified facial plane. The surface retains earthen deposits and mineral patination, indicative of long-term burial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being fragmentary, the figure retains a strong sense of form and personality, making it an appealing study piece or display fragment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Culture: West Mexican Shaft Tomb Tradition (Nayarit \/ Jalisco \/ Colima)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Date: ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Material: Hand-modeled pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Size: 1 5\/8” × 1 5\/8”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Condition: Fragment (lower body missing); stable with earthen and mineral deposits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact and expressive fragment from the ancient West Mexican sculptural tradition—excellent for collectors of Pre-Columbian miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx Benjamin Venega collection, CA. , Ex. Virginia George, CA., 1960’s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52551627669801,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/s-l1600-2026-02-01T130916.356.png?v=1769969422","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/pre-columbian-west-mexican-seated-figure","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}