West Mexican figurines have always been a part of the Gilcrease collection but have remained mostly out of context. New scholarship has emerged from the Gilcrease museum leading to a reinterpretation of these figures. What do these figures mean and what do they numerous styles indicate about the people who lived in West Mexico thousands of years ago?That’s a question raised, if not answered, by West Mexico: Ritual and Identity, an exciting new exhibition at the Gilcrease Museum.

Below, we include a sneak peak from the exhibit! Make sure you make your way to the Gilcrease to see it in person!

Be sure to check out Univ. of Tulsa anthropology professor Bob Pickering summarizing the exhibit!