Feminine figurine Nasca Classic period 1 - 800 AD Museo de Arte Precolombino, Cusco - Peru Feminine figurine were quite common among ancient peoples. They constitute objects of ritual and propitiatory character, as well as high symbolic value. Also noteworthy is their individual beauty resulting from the primitive design and simplicity of composition. This piece represents pleasant feminine characters, happy and of a somewhat playful mocking nature, to which an absence of adornments grants evident serenity.

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Feminine figurine were quite common among ancient peoples. They constitute objects of ritual and propitiatory character, as well as high symbolic value. Also noteworthy is their individual beauty resulting from the primitive design and simplicity of composition. This piece represents pleasant feminine characters, happy and of a somewhat playful mocking nature, to which an absence of adornments grants evident serenity.

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Size: 3455px × 4608px
Location: Cusco, Peru
Photo credit: © Stefano Ravera / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: archaeological, archaeology, archeological, archeology, art, artifact, artifacts, cusco, cuzco, history, nasca, peru, peruvian, prehispanic, sculpture