Pre-Columbian Chinesco Seated Warrior Figure likely representing a jaguar or

likely representing a jaguar or jaguar-human transformation figure

ceremonial music

rendered in vibrant blue

Birds held important symbolic significance in Mixtec art

The sculptural curvature and punctate surface treatment are consistent with Veracruz zoomorphic ceremonial sound instruments

Pre-Columbian Chinesco Seated Warrior Figure likely representing a jaguar orChinesco Seated Warrior Figure Nayarit, West Mexico, ca. 300 B. C.A. D. 400Height: 4 in. (10. 1 cm) A finely hand modeled terracotta figure representing a warrior or ritual participant in an animated, forward leaning pose, typical of the Chinesco tradition of Nayarit. The figures dynamic posture, bent knees, and outstretched limbs convey motion and vitalityhallmarks of Western Mexicos sculptural realism. The face, with its narrow eyes, strong nose,