Nayarit Mexico Ceramic Statue, Hand Painted Clay Figure of Seated Character, Vintage 1990s Precolumbian Art Replica, 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.