Nayarit Mexico Figurine Laboratorios Funk - Vintage Pectoral Replica

This figure represents a high-quality replica of an archaeological piece from the Nayarit culture (400-1000 AD), created as a promotional item by the pharmaceutical company Laboratorios Funk in Mexico.

Object History: During the mid-20th century, Laboratorios Funk commissioned a series of pre-Hispanic art reproductions to be distributed as exclusive gifts to the medical community. The wooden base features inscriptions of pharmacological categories (Antibiotic, Antitussive, Antiasthmatic), linking the piece to the history of the Mexican pharmaceutical industry.

Details and Condition:
- Period: Circa 1970s
- Technique: Casting with bronze-effect patina on a wooden base
- Dimensions: Height 13 cm (5.11 inches), Width 7 cm (2.75 inches), Depth 7 cm (2.75 inches)
- Weight: 185 g (0.40 lb)
- Condition: Excellent vintage preservation. The patina maintains its depth and the inscriptions on the base are clearly legible.

Use and Value: An item of interest for both collectors of vintage pharmaceutical objects and enthusiasts of high-quality pre-Columbian art reproductions.