Musicians LACMA M.86.296.26 - Public domain museum image. Three figurines sitting on top of a table

Das Los Angeles County Museum of Art veröffentlichte mindestens 24.000 Bilder. Die Kunstobjekte in dieser Sammlung fallen in diese Kategorie. Heute ist das LACMA das größte Kunstmuseum im Westen der Vereinigten Staaten mit einer Sammlung von fast 130.000 Objekten von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart, die die geografische Welt und fast die gesamte Kunstgeschichte umfassen.

Nayarit ceramic figurines are ancient artifacts originating from the region of Nayarit, located on the western coast of Mexico. These figurines are part of the pre-Columbian heritage of Mesoamerica, dating back to around 200 BC to 500 AD, corresponding to the Shaft Tomb Culture, also known as the Chinesca Culture. These figurines are characterized by their distinctive style, often depicting human figures engaged in various activities such as cooking, dancing, playing musical instruments, or participating in ritualistic ceremonies. They are typically crafted using a technique called "slab and coil," where thin pieces of clay are shaped into coils and then formed into the desired shape. The figurines are then decorated with intricate patterns and details, sometimes using slip painting techniques.