Couple of female figures; Colima Culture, Peru, 100 BC-250 AD.

Pair of female figures; Colima Culture, Peru, 100 BC-250 AD.
Terracotta.
Measurements: 13 x 4 x 2 cm; 10 x 3 x 1 cm (frame).
Set consisting of two female figures wearing necklaces, ceremonial headdresses and earrings. Both pieces have been modeled upright and with their hands on their belly. The Colima culture developed in northwestern Mexico between 200 B.C. and 500 A.D., on a coast plagued by natural features, a humid climate and abundant flora and fauna. They were an agricultural people who dedicated a great part of their time to the execution of rites and religious ceremonies. Most of the archaeological remains found come from or have some connection with the tombs of important figures of religious and political life. Within its artistic production, what abounds most are the ceramic pieces, both for use and rituals and statuettes. These are objects made of red clay, sometimes decorated with white and orange pigments.