Pre-Columbian Huastec Stone Boundary marker 700–500 BC (Archaic Period)

700–500 BC (Archaic Period)

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

A finely modeled standing pottery figure from the Nayarit culture of West Mexico

This example features a distinctive double-spiral head above a triangular body and long tapering shaft

Pre-Columbian Huastec Stone Boundary marker 700–500 BC (Archaic Period)Huastec Stone Figure of an Agricultural Deity with Digging Stick Pre Columbian, Huastec culture, Northern Gulf Coast, Veracruz region, Mexico, Early Postclassic period, ca. A. D. 9001200 Height: 19 in. (49. 5 cm) An exceptionally rare and monumental stone sculpture depicting an aged, hunch backed figure reminiscent of the Old Fire God Huehueteotl, here reimagined as an agricultural deity. The figure leans forward with both hands grasping a tall,