Figure of a Man (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
This figure is a typical example of the Remojadas style of sculpture from the Gulf Coast area of Veracruz, Mexico. The exaggerated gestures and clothing suggest that it is a dancing shaman or ceremonial participant. The distinctive smiling face probably indicates an altered state of consciousness, such as a trance.
Pre-Columbian
Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Fund
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