Head of Xipe Totec

Aztec, 1300-1521

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Aztec

Aztec, 1300-1521

Physical Qualities Earthenware, plumbate-like slip, 2 5/8 × 2 5/16 × 1 9/16 in. (6.6 × 5.8 × 4 cm.)

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCavitt, Plantation, Florida

Object Number 1993.399

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Maize Goddess (Chicomecoatl)

14th- early 16th century

Henri Matisse and Henri Matisse, Presentation Maquette, Poésies de Stéphane Mallarmé

Study for headpiece from "The Jinx" (refused etching)

1931-1932

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Water Goddess (Chalchiuhtlicue)

14th-early 16th century

Henri Matisse and Henri Matisse, Presentation Maquette, Poésies de Stéphane Mallarmé

Study for headpiece from "The Faune" (refused etching)

1931-1932