Jalisco Figure:
- Description: This is a pre-Columbian Jalisco maternity figure vessel.
- Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
- Time Period: 200 BC - 300 AD
- Price: I estimate the value of this item to be between $1,500 to $4,000, depending on its Condition.
- History: Jalisco figures are a distinctive type of ceramic sculpture produced in the western Mexican state of Jalisco during the pre-Columbian era. These figures are known for their expressive features, detailed clothing, and dynamic poses. They often depict scenes from daily life, religious rituals, and ancestor veneration.
Specifically, maternity figures are common within the Jalisco tradition, representing women holding children. These figures likely served as symbols of fertility, motherhood, and the continuity of life. The hollowed-out form suggests this particular piece may have been used as a vessel for offerings or liquids in ritual contexts.
Measures 4” x 4.5” tall Weighs .9 oz There are cracks at the bottom and on one arm and one leg as repaired (see picture) but otherwise it is in excellent condition for such an old item. I did the standard testing for age and this one passed all the tests. The sound of the clay is a dull sound, the water soaks quickly and smells with an outdoor odor if wet. The look is old but I am not exactly sure the age but this one is old. I am not over pricing on this one.