Description
Pre-columbian Nayarit Figure
West Mexico
c. 250 BC (acquired 1959)
Size is about 7 inches tall and weighs about 412.3 grams.
The Nayarit Figure from around 250 BC is a clay sculpture found in West Mexico. It was made by the people of the Nayarit region and placed in tombs to honor the dead. These figures often show scenes from daily life, like dancing or gatherings. They were painted in natural colors and have simple but expressive shapes. The figures help us understand how people lived, dressed, and celebrated in ancient times.
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