Xochipala
Figurine head
Xochipala, 1200-500
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Xochipala
Figurine head
Xochipala, 1200-500
Physical Qualities
Earthenware, traces of red pigment (under 10x), 2 3/8 × 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (6 × 4.9 × 4.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCavitt, Plantation, Florida
Object Number
1993.398
Head made from solid, sandy clay. Facial details are modeled, incised, and drilled. Slightly ajar mouth shows two teeth. Tip of nose slightly damaged. Forehead marked by headband consisting of a single incised line. Rear view shows coiffure of loose hair that is flipped upward to appear on proper right of face. Part of the coiffure has broken off.
