Pre-Columbian Huastec female stone figure remnants of original Maya blue

remnants of original Maya blue pigment remain visible across the surface

giving their figures an almost sculptural softness that stands in contrast to the geometric abstraction of neighboring traditions such as the Ameca or Ixtlán del Río styles

are increasingly difficult to source in today’s market

Huastec culture

characteristic of highland Recuay ceramic traditions

Pre-Columbian Huastec female stone figure remnants of original Maya blueHuastec Stone Female Figure Pre Columbian, Huastec culture, Veracruz region, Mexico, ca. 9001500 CE Height: 14 in. (36. 8 cm) An elegant sandstone sculpture representing a seated female figure, carved in the distinctive style of the Huastec culture of the Gulf Coast. The figure displays a serene, composed facial expression with almond shaped eyes, a prominent nose, and carefully rendered features, including large ear ornaments and a headband that