Pre-Columbian Michoacán Pottery Female Figure – Chupícuaro Tradition A finely carved Pre-Columbian jade

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Pre-Columbian Michoacán Pottery Female Figure – Chupícuaro Tradition A finely carved Pre-Columbian jadePre Columbian pottery figure from Western Mexico, attributed to the Michoacn Chupcuaro cultural tradition and dating to the Late Preclassic to Early Classic period (circa 300 BC 300 AD). The figure depicts a standing female form with rounded proportions, applied earspools, and a headband or headdress. Her arms are bent inward resting on the abdomen, with stylized facial features and a serene expression. These figures are commonly associated with