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Teotihuacan

Head fragment of Huehueteotl

Teotihuacan, 100-750

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Teotihuacan

Head fragment of Huehueteotl

Teotihuacan, 100-750

Physical Qualities Earthenware, red pigment, 6.9 x 5.7 x 5.4 cm.
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCavitt, Plantation, Florida
Object Number 1993.344
Head portion of hollow figure representing Huehueteotl, the "Old God" of Central Mexico (household deity, 'fundamental god of the hearth'). Facial details are modeled and incised. This example shows mouth bearing two fang-like teeth, distorted cheeks, beaded collar, and plain, wide head band. Hole at base of head where it was attached to larger sculpture, armature, etc. This piece may be part of an articulated figure. See also 1993.356, 1993.377, 1993.342.

Culture

Teotihuacan

2000–2000

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