Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan terracotta figure of a seated man 500-100 BC, Mexico. Description: Small Teotihuacan terracotta figure of a seated man with a mold-made face and handmade body. The figure has its legs drawn up towards his body and hands on his knees. He has an elaborate, neck collar and decorative bands on the arms. The man has an elongated head and an open, expressive mouth. Cultural History: Teotihuacan was a sacred Pre-Columbian metropolis located outside of Mexico City, and it literally means "the place where the gods were created." It was known by later cultures, such as the Mayans and the Aztecs, as the City of the Gods - the place of their ancestors, which was revered for centuries after its decline. Measurements: 2-3/4"(L) x 1"(W) = 7 cm x 2.5 cm. Condition: In good condition for its age. Head has been reattached. Feet are missing. Provenance: Ex. Private Collector, Atlanta, GA. Purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity from Kent Bond Gallery, FL.