Pre-Columbian Maya female pottery figure a carefully modeled nose

a carefully modeled nose

with strong central detail and attractive ancient toning

finely carved ear

and sound enhanced ritual performances

Pre-Columbian Maya female pottery figure a carefully modeled noseMaya Terracotta Female Figure, Tiquisate Region, Guatemala, ca. 600900 CE Height: 9 5 8 in. (24. 4 cm) A finely modeled terracotta figure of a seated female, her hands gracefully resting upon her knees, rendered with a calm, introspective expression. The figure is adorned with an elaborate crescent headdress decorated in relief with geometric motifs, large circular earspools, and a prominent beaded necklace that accentuates her status and ritual