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Head fragment of a goddess

Aztec, 1299-1520

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Aztec

Head fragment of a goddess

Aztec

Head fragment of a goddess

Aztec, 1299-1520

Physical Qualities Earthenware, plumbate-like red slip, 1 3/4 × 2 9/16 × 1 1/8 in. (4.4 × 6.5 × 2.9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of A. Harvey and Phyllis K. Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1983.165
Mold made fragment shows face and partial feathered, tasseled headdress (damaged). Mouth slightly ajar, nose broken off at tip. Circular earspools connected by hairband. Indentation in rear; would have been attached to figure, vase, insensario or other armature.

Culture

Aztec

2000–2000

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