Pre-Columbian Chinesco Seated Warrior Figure The carving is executed in

The carving is executed in the formal

mask-like face with narrow slitted eyes and defined lips beneath a deeply incised headband bearing a central wave motif

and precious ointments

otherwise well preserved and retaining fine painted detail

Pre-Columbian Chinesco Seated Warrior Figure The carving is executed inChinesco Seated Warrior Figure Nayarit, West Mexico, ca. 300 B. C.A. D. 400Height: 4 in. (10. 1 cm) A finely hand modeled terracotta figure representing a warrior or ritual participant in an animated, forward leaning pose, typical of the Chinesco tradition of Nayarit. The figures dynamic posture, bent knees, and outstretched limbs convey motion and vitalityhallmarks of Western Mexicos sculptural realism. The face, with its narrow eyes, strong nose,