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The legs are bent and brought towards the chest, the feet placed on the ground. The calves are encircled with bracelets decorated with beaded motifs. The sex is visible. The body is massive, the belly is full and the chest is in relief. The shoulders are broad and covered with scarification marks. The arms are slightly bent and face forward, and the palms of the hands rest flat on the knees. The nails are clearly drawn. The head is elongated and rests on a broad neck. The open mouth reveals the teeth. The nose is fine and straight. The eyes are almond-shaped. The ears are prominent. The head is topped by a tightly fitting headdress that leans back slightly. Holes allowing steam to escape during firing have been made in the middle of each ear. Brown hollow clay with reddish-brown slip and significant traces of manganese oxide Jalisco, Mexico, 100 BC - 250 AD 42.8 x 33.5 x 27.6 cm Lot presented as a Temporary Importation Provenance : - Former Yvon Collet collection since 1968 - Mermoz Gallery, 2001 Good condition