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Tala-Tonalá Style Jalisco Sculpture of a Standing Bear - PF.2274
Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
Circa: 300
BC
to 300
AD
Dimensions:
5.25" (13.3cm) high
x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$1,700.00
Location: United States
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This delightful sculpture reflects the humor with
which Ancient Mexican artists often infused their
work. It depicts a bear standing upright, as if
assuming anthropomorphic qualities. It is
difficult to say whether this reflects some
spiritual notion such as a bear paying homage to
a great hunter, or whether this is simply the
image of a pet bear trained to stand on its hind
legs. When we find ourselves charmed by this
amusing image, we share our pleasures with
those who first beheld it centuries ago.
- (PF.2274)
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