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Xochipala

Head of female figurine

Xochipala, 1200

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Xochipala

Head of female figurine

Xochipala, 1200

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1 in. (4.8 × 3.8 × 2.6 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCavitt, Plantation, Florida
Object Number 1993.347
Head made from solid clay is almost complete except for the ears and ear spools. Facial features are modeled; eyes and nostrils, drilled. Hair is parted in the middle; individual strands are incised.

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