Venus Of Fertility Chupícuaro, State Of Guanajuato, Mexico, 500 – 100 Bc

Venus of Fertility Small female terracotta statuette depicting a naked woman, with a stylized body highlighting a generous chest. Her expressive face, her mouth half-open as if she were singing a ritual melody, gives her a special presence. Her eyes with raised eyelids, characteristic of the art of Chupícuaro, accentuate her timeless gaze. She wears two circular earrings and a necklace decorated with a ring pendant, elements that testify to the care taken with the adornments. Terracotta with localized polychromy, good general condition of conservation, see photos. Chupícuaro, state of Guanajuato, Mexico, 500 – 100 BC Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.7 cm Provenance: old collection, Fayetteville, Arkansas, formed from the 1960s; Artemis Gallery, Louisville, USA. Sold without base with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes. Guarantee of origin and period. * Careful packaging. * Shipping costs 15 euros for France, 19.50 for the EU, on estimate for international. An echo of ancient rituals The female statuettes of the Chupícuaro culture are precious testimonies of Mesoamerican spiritual beliefs and practices. Their iconography, often associated with fertility and abundance, reflects the essential role of women in the perpetuation of life. The stylized body and prominent chest underline its link with fertility and prosperity. Its animated expression, with its mouth half-open, suggests a ritual incantation or a sacred song, evoking communication with spiritual forces or the cycles of nature. Its ornaments, carefully represented, translate a symbolic dimension, perhaps protective or honorary. Through its posture and expressiveness, this Venus embodies a vibrant and living presence, capturing a moment of connection between the human and the sacred.