Colima Miniature Pre-Columbian Female Figure

Big ears, a pointed cap and a lopsided nose give this little fellow real character.

This miniature terra cotta pre-Columbian female figure from Colima is Colima, from West Mexico, Mexico. Colima figures are generally made of clay with a smooth, polished red slip, and the shapes are often rounded and full. Small modeled figure with a rounded pointed headdress, large disc ears, a bold ridged nose and small punched eyes. The arms fold across a rounded chest. The clay surface is earthy grey-brown, dry and slightly rough. It is 1.38 inches wide, 1.25 deep and 2.5 high.

Hand-pinched with confidence and no apparent interest in symmetry.