Colima- West Mexico Ceramic Human figure. TL Tested. (with German export license) - 21 cm

Colima ceramics originate from the western region of Mexico and belong to the broader tradition of Mesoamerican pottery produced between roughly 300 BCE and 300 CE. Human figures crafted in terracotta are significant for their stylized representation of people, reflecting cultural and spiritual themes of the ancient Colima culture. These figurative vessels often portray individuals with distinct postures and attributes, possibly related to rituals, daily life, or ancestral commemoration. Thermoluminescence (TL) testing, a scientific dating method for ceramics, helps authenticate age and provenance, underpinning the historical value of such pieces. Collectors prize these artifacts for their aesthetic qualities, cultural narratives, and their connection to pre-Columbian history in West Mexico.