Tucked Sawankhalok Viative Figure in Terracotta

“Tuccata”, white-glazed terracotta votive figure of a woman carrying a child, found in the rice fields. Restoration to the head: The head was separated from the body and thrown into the wild during births to appease evil spirits and protect the newborn. (Siam)Thailand, Sawankhalok , Sukhothai 14/16th century. H 8 cm x W 4 cm x D 3 cm