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Colima Seated Figure of a Whistler

Artist: Unknown Mexican Artist
Date: ca. 300-900
4th century-10th century
Dimensions: 13 x 7 in. (33.02 x 17.78 cm)
Object Type: Statue
Creation Place: North America, Mexico, Colima
Medium and Support: Terracotta
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fass
Accession Number: 2018.06.01
On View: Bellarmine Hall Galleries



Provenance

Purchased at auction at Parke-Bernet Galleries by Jacob Fass on May 23, 1970 (Sale #3059, Lot #5); gift to Fairfield University 2003; transferred to the Fairfield University Art Museum collection in 2018.



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Classic
A period in Mesoamerica, from around 250 BCE to 900 CE, marked by widespread development of numerous cities and ceremonial centers, and by the rise of large-scale states in three regions: the Basin of Mexico in the Central Highlands, the Valley of Oaxaca in the Southern Highlands and the Maya lowlands. Each region developed unique patterns and styles.
statues
Sculpture in the round, usually but not always depicting humans, animals, mythical beings, or small figure groups. Statues are relatively large in scale, being life-size, larger than life-size, or only slightly smaller than life-size. For small-scale representations of humans, animals, or mythical beings, use "figurines," "statuettes," or another appropriate term. For depictions of humans, animals, or mythical beings in media other than sculpture, use "figures (representations)."
public domain
Land owned and controlled by the state or federal government. Also, the status of publications, products, and processes that are not protected under patent or copyright.

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