Seated Female Figure
Culture Group
Ulúa culture
Date600–900 CE
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions7 x 5 x 3 inches (17.8 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Gerard J. Perry
Object number1980.86.2
Collections
- ART OF THE AMERICAS
Label TextThis mold-made figurine represents a woman from the Ulúa River valley area of western Honduras. The details of costume and body adornment provide a glimpse of the rich weaving and jewelry-making traditions of the area.