Vintage Colima Mexico Figure Blastoestimulina Almirall Advertising

Vintage reproduction of an anthropomorphic statuette from the Colima culture (Mexico), commissioned as an advertising piece for Laboratorios Almirall.

History of the object: These pieces were produced by the Spanish pharmaceutical industry in the second half of the 20th century to promote the drug Blastoestimulina. The sculpture emulates the ceramic style of Western Mexico (200 BC - 800 AD), known for representing human figures with unique physical conditions. The design highlights the connection between ancient art and medical pathology, a central theme in the brand's advertising campaign.

Features and details:
- Period: 1990s
- Technique / Style: Molded ceramic on a wooden base
- Size: Height: 12.5 cm (4.92 inches); Width: 7 cm (2.76 inches); Depth: 7 cm (2.76 inches)
- Weight: 215 g (0.47 lb)
- Material: Ceramic, Wood
- Condition: A small chip is noted on the nose. Original wooden base with legible inscriptions of the product and the laboratory.

Application and value: Object of interest for pharmaceutical collectors (pharma collectibles) and for the decoration of medical spaces or enthusiasts of pre-Columbian art.