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The use of very light clay is characteristic of Huastec terracotta figurines and vessels. This particular example catches our eye through its elegant, uncomplicated grace.


Female figurine
Huastec
Post-Classic (900-1521 A.D.)
Pánuco region, State of Veracruz
Light clay
22 cm.
National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico.

Photo © Jorge Pérez de Lara