A chupícuaro standing rotund figure, Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.

with rounded head and slightly hunched back, decorated with bold step fret design covering the face and chest, the thighs covered in concentric diamonds flanked by energetic markings.

Acquired in the 1950's

Overall very good, appears intact, has numerous areas with remains of encrustation and dirt covering pigment beneath. Does have a small area of spawling on the back, about 1 in. long, with loss to black step design at the center of the back.
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The distinctive black outlining characteristic of Chupícuaro figures is particularly thickly applied on this figure; the lively pattern on the lower body perhaps indicates movement and animation.