Figurine Fragment

87-42-683

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 87-42-683
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Toltec II
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Terra cotta. Showing hood and skin-mask, worn by the Living Image of the god Cinteotl, maize deity. Class 3b. Anciently attached to perishable bodies, decked with gear indicative of rank.

Height 3.65 cm
Credit Line Gift of American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1987
Other Number 12299 - ANSP Number | L-83-628 - Old Museum Number

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