Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Drinker Figure The amulet retains attractive earthen

The amulet retains attractive earthen encrustation from burial

or educational display

while the figure retains a strong sculptural presence with softly modeled facial features and extensive ceremonial adornment

including suspension holes at the sides and a drilled opening at the bottom that allows the piece to be worn or mounted in either orientation—further supporting its dual-face ceremonial use

Pre-Columbian Colima Pottery Drinker Figure The amulet retains attractive earthenPre Columbian Colima Pottery Drinker Figure West Mexico, Colima Culture, Protoclassic Period, ca. 100 BCE250 CE Height: 9 3 8 in. (23. 8 cm) A finely modeled red slipped pottery figure depicting a seated individual holding a drinking bowl that serves as the vessel's spout. The expressive facial features, rounded forms, and naturalistic posture exemplify the celebrated sculptural tradition of the Colima culture, renowned for its lively representations