Colima Redware Seated Hunchback Figure, Protoclassic to Early Classic Period, ca. 100 BCE – 250 CE Sculpture - Varia Spondylus shell in particular was

Spondylus shell in particular was associated with fertility

cf: Bernstein

It is composed of hand-carved agate beads in shades ranging from rich red to translucent gray

1996 Framed Gallery

The fetish of Neith as amulet

Colima Redware Seated Hunchback Figure, Protoclassic to Early Classic Period, ca. 100 BCE – 250 CE Sculpture - Varia Spondylus shell in particular wasThis finely modeled redware figure depicts a seated hunchback with arms resting on bent knees, rendered in a characteristic two tone slip with traces of black mineral deposits from long burial. The facial features are sensitively formed, showing heavy lidded eyes, a broad nose, and a slightly parted mouth, conveying a contemplative or trance like expression. The figure wears a pendant necklace and has pierced ears, likely once adorned with ear