Michoacan Sculpture of a Standing Man - PF.0632,Origin: Michoacan, Mexico,Circa: 300 BC to 300 AD,Dimensions: 5.125" (13.0cm) high x 2.375" (6.0cm) wideCollection: Pre-Columbian,Style: Michoacan,Medium: Terracotta. This nude male has a sweet expression and very long hair. Although he seems a gentle individual, one is reminded of tales of powerful heroes whose strength is tied to their unshorn locks. Perhaps this is some Mesoamerican Samson who has not yet met his Delilah.
Antiquities Ancient Central America & Mexico
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