Colima Redware Seated Hunchback Figure, Protoclassic to Early Classic Period, ca. 100 BCE – 250 CE Tools & Weapons Brisbane2004 Little Warlu

Brisbane2004 Little Warlu

the facial planes are crisply carved

showing signs of age and exposure

is ridged on both long sides

Colima Redware Seated Hunchback Figure, Protoclassic to Early Classic Period, ca. 100 BCE – 250 CE Tools & Weapons Brisbane2004 Little WarluThis finely modeled redware figure depicts a seated hunchback with arms resting on bent knees, rendered in a characteristic two tone slip with traces of black mineral deposits from long burial. The facial features are sensitively formed, showing heavy lidded eyes, a broad nose, and a slightly parted mouth, conveying a contemplative or trance like expression. The figure wears a pendant necklace and has pierced ears, likely once adorned with ear