DepartmentLatin America

Figure (Tehuantepec, Oaxaca)

NameCeramic figure

Artist Magdalena Pedro Martínez

CultureZapotec

Date2012

Place madeSan Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Mediumceramic (barro negro)

Dimensions13 × 7 in. (33.0201 × 17.78 cm)

Credit LineGift of Laurie and Michael Vander Velde

Object numberA.2025.22.9

DescriptionLa Tehuana female figure
A ceramic sculpture of a woman holding a rounded bowl in her left arm. Incised floral designs decroate her skirt and shirt, and she wears a large necklace. Flowers are incorporated into her braided updo hairstyle. Earrings hang down from her ears.