Xochipala is a minor archaeological site in the Mexican state of Guerrero, whose name has become attached, somewhat erroneously, to a style of Formative Period figurines and pottery from 1500 to 200 BCE. [1]

Xochipala, an ancient site in Guerrero, Mexico, offers a unique window into pre-Columbian history. Known for its remarkable figurines, the site reveals much about the Mezcala culture. …

Xochipala es un pueblo mexicano ubicado en el municipio de Eduardo Neri, estado de Guerrero, ubicado a 1070 metros sobre el nivel del mar y con 3.197 habitantes.

To sum up: I believe on stylistic grounds that the Xochipala portrait figurines represent the earliest great style so far unearthed in Mexico. Compared with these portraits, the Olmec image seems contrived-purposely contrived-to set the Olmec apart from ordinary people.

The male figure made in the unusual Xochipala style is seated on his left heel and pulls his right leg up, as if preparing to rise. His body, wrapped tightly in a striped garment, faces front while his head turns slightly to his right.

Jun 25, 2020 · Leveraging new scientific analyses, available (but limited) archaeological data, and unique historical records held at Princeton, this lecture provides a fresh consideration of the art style known as Xochipala.

Xochipala, un sitio arqueológico emblemático de la cultura Mezcala, destaca por su arquitectura única y la maestría en la elaboración de objetos rituales y esculturas. Ubicada en el actual estado de Guerrero, esta zona refleja el esplendor y la habilidad artística …

Zona arqueológica La Organera en Xochipala. El nombre de Xochipala es de origen náhuatl y sus elementos etimológicos son xóchitl, flor, pal (de tlapalli), color, y lan, locativo abundancial, de lo que resulta que significa “lugar donde abunda la flor que sirve para colorear o teñir”; también se puede interpretar como “lugar donde ...

Solid, hand-modeled figurines of diminutive size yet remarkable detail and expressiveness represent the Xochipala style, a distinctive artistic tradition found in the highlands of Guerrero in western Mexico.

Xochipala is a minor archaeological site in the Mexican state of Guerrero, whose name has become attached, somewhat erroneously, to a style of Formative Period figurines and pottery from 1500 to 200 BCE.