Vintage Nayarit Style Ceramic Figurine Mexico, 1990s Reproduction, 11.5 cm

Decorative ceramic figurine replicating the artistic style of the Nayarit culture of Western Mexico. This piece depicts a seated character in a traditional posture, characteristic of the figures found in the shaft tombs of the region.

Object History: The Nayarit culture (approx. 300 BC – 500 AD) is renowned for its expressive and figurative ceramics. In the 1990s, various high-quality replicas were produced for the collectors' market and as promotional items, reviving the aesthetics of pre-Columbian cultures.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1990s
- Technique: Hand-modeled and hand-painted ceramic
- Dimensions: Height: 11.5 cm (4.53 inches); Width: 4.5 cm (1.77 inches); Depth: 4.5 cm (1.77 inches)
- Weight: 135 g (0.29 lb)
- Material: Fired clay
- Condition: Excellent vintage preservation. No cracks or restorations. The polychromy remains intact with brown tones and gray details.

Value: An item of interest for collectors of Mexican folk art and ethnic decor seeking pieces inspired by Mesoamerican archaeology without the legal risks of original artifacts.