Figurine Fragment

87-42-681

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 87-42-681
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 god Cinteotl, maize deity. Class 3b. Anciently attached to perishable bodies, decked with gear indicative of rank.

Height 3.49 cm
Credit Line Gift of American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1987
Other Number 12297 - ANSP Number | L-83-626 - Old Museum Number

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