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.
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Jalisco Famine Victim
20 BC-AD 500
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Colima Seated Figure with Spinal Deformation
200 BC-AD 500
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Obsidian Spear Points
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Obsidian Knives
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Mace Head
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Colima Figure with Spinal Deformation
200 BC-AD 500
Note the walking stick.
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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.
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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.
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