Jalisco Pottery Tala-Tonalá Female Figure aztec was likely used for storing

was likely used for storing oils

A charming and substantial ancient bronze ring money

The Ngi figures embody the vital force (evu) within the Fang-Bulu spiritual system

root-like texture gives it an organic and powerful presence

the figure exudes a lifelike presence with its rounded body and carefully modeled details

Jalisco Pottery Tala-Tonalá Female Figure aztec was likely used for storingPre Columbian era, Jalisco culture, Tala Tonal style, c. 300BC to 200AD, Western Mexico. This striking hand built and burnished Tala Tonal female figure exemplifies the artistry of the Jalisco culture. Found in the shaft tomb traditions of Western Mexico, such ceramics were integral to burial practices, serving as offerings to honor the deceased. These tombs, especially in Jalisco, Nayarit, and Colima, contained numerous ceramic figures in unique