West Mexico

Jalisco Warrior and Captive 

200 BC-AD 500

A warrior holding a captive by their hair and brandishing a club is commonly depicted in Mesoamerican art.

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM620

 

Jalisco Famine Victim

20 BC-AD 500

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM1044

 

Colima Seated Figure with Spinal Deformation

200 BC-AD 500

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM3702

 

Obsidian Spear Points

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM1058

HM623

 

Obsidian Knives

William P. Palmer Collection

HM698

HM699

 

Mace Head

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM622

 

Colima Figure with Spinal Deformation

200 BC-AD 500

Note the walking stick.

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM3662

 

 

Colima Figure with Ascites

200 BC-AD 500

The figure seems to have a build-up o fluid in the abdominal cavity, perhaps the result of liver failure, heart failure or cancer.

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM3708

 

Nayarit Figures with Sores

200 BC-AD 500

These individuals may be suffering from a form of treponematoses. Figures with skin lesions are among figures places in tombs.

William P. Palmer III Collection

HM3903

HM3904

HM4198