~ Circa 900 AD Figurehead Of A Huastec/Huaxtec Female ~
The ancient Huastec civilization is one of the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures. Judging from archaeological remains, they are thought to date back to approximately the 10th century BCE, although their most productive period of civilization is usually considered to be the Postclassic era between the fall of Teotihuacan and the rise of the Aztec Empire.
The Pre-Columbian Huastecs constructed temples on step-pyramids, carved independently standing sculptures, and produced elaborately painted pottery. They were admired for their abilities as musicians by other Mesoamerican peoples.
About 1450, the Huastecs were defeated by Aztec armies under the leadership of Moctezuma I; the Huastecs henceforth paid tribute to the Aztec Empire but retained a large degree of local self-government.
The ceramic figurehead was part of a larger statue and has completely pierced eyes.
~ Dimensions ~
The statue is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall, 1.96 inches (5 cm) wide and 1.57 inches (4 cm) deep.
It weighs 70 grams.
~ Condition ~
The figurehead remains in good condition. Please refer to the pictures.
