Hand-modeled terracotta zoomorphic effigy figure, likely representing a jaguar or similar feline deity. The piece is depicted in a seated or crouching posture with a prominent, squared snout, bared teeth, and large circular eyes with defined pupils. The body is supported by two thick front legs and two smaller back legs, with a short tail at the rear. The surface is decorated with a dark brown and red polychrome slip over a buff-colored ground, featuring geometric patterns and stylized spots across the back and limbs. The interior appears to be hollow, consistent with ritual effigy vessels or whistles.

Details: Height: 5 in Length: 5 in Width: 3 in

Pre-Columbian art, zoomorphic effigy, jaguar figure, feline deity, terracotta sculpture, polychrome pottery, ancient ceramics, archaeological artifact, indigenous art, Central American antiquity, South American antiquity, ritual object, hand-modeled clay.

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