Pottery figure of a warrior From Jalisco, West Mexico 300 BC - AD 300 This sculpture represents a si
Pottery figure of a warrior From Jalisco, West Mexico 300 BC - AD 300 This sculpture represents a sitting warrior with protective body armour and helmet. Warriors are a common theme in the ceramics of Jalisco. They are shown standing, with knees slightly bent, or sitting. In seated figures, like this example, the legs are shortened and the feet have not been moulded. The weaponry consists of a short club or spear and, sometimes, a shield. The helmet is wide and ends in a crest. The armour, which would probably have been made of a stiff material, perhaps basketry, is shown covering the torso up to the shoulders. The posture of the figure suggests that it could be a tomb guardian. The majority of figures known from Jalisco belong to the Ameca style. Both males and females are depicted, usually sitting, with elongated faces and wearing simple ornaments and clothing. In comparison to the ceramics of Colima and Nayarit, the subject matter of those from Jalisco is quite limited. -- source link
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