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Male figure with sores, 1st Century B. C. E - 3rd Century C. E. (earthenware)
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Male figure with sores, 1st Century B. C. E - 3rd Century C. E. (earthenware)
DBP422928 Male figure with sores, 1st Century B.C.E - 3rd Century C.E. (earthenware) by Nayarit; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Ixtlan del Rio in S.W. Nayarit.
The diagnosis of the sores is not known.); Photo eDirk Bakker; Mexican, out of copyright
Media ID 22407504
© Dirk Bakker / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Central America Central American Clay Crouching Disease Disfigured Figurine Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Model Pestilence Plague Pre Columbian Precolumbian Sick Sickness Statuette Terracotta Tribe Unwell Warts
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This print showcases a remarkable ancient artifact known as the "Male figure with sores". Created between the 1st Century B. C. E and 3rd Century C. E, this earthenware sculpture originates from Ixtlan del Rio in Southwest Nayarit, Mexico. The exact diagnosis of the depicted sores remains unknown to this day. The male figure's disfigured appearance evokes a sense of sickness and unwellness. With its crouching posture and expressive facial features, it serves as a haunting reminder of the prevalence of disease during pre-Columbian times in Central America. Crafted meticulously out of terracotta clay, this sculpture offers us an insight into ancient medical practices and beliefs surrounding health. The presence of warts on the figure's body suggests that it may have been created to represent a specific tribe or community affected by pestilence or plague. As we contemplate this mesoamerican artwork, we are transported back in time to an era where medicine was still primitive but deeply intertwined with spiritual rituals. This ceramic statuette stands as both an archaeological treasure and a testament to human resilience in the face of illness. Its preservation throughout centuries allows us to appreciate not only its artistic value but also its historical significance within Mexican culture. Through Dirk Bakker's lens, we can explore the intricate details and emotions captured within this precious artifact from our past.
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