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Title
Aztec head from a mold-made figure.
Description
This incomplete figure was press molded. The orange clay, called orangeware, suggests mazapan ceramics. The flat gingerbread figure was a female holding a child and sometimes a small image of herself. She probably represents Precious Flower-Quetzalbird, Goddess of Flowers and Love. The Figure represents the commoners concern with fertility, health, and well-being. Note: Fingerprint present.
Subject
[Aztec sculpture--Mexico, Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Aztec art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1521
Title
Aztec head from a mold-made figure.
Description
This incomplete figure was press molded. The orange clay, called orangeware, suggests mazapan ceramics. The flat gingerbread figure was a female holding a child and sometimes a small image of herself. She probably represents Precious Flower-Quetzalbird, Goddess of Flowers and Love. The Figure represents the commoners concern with fertility, health, and well-being. Note: Fingerprint present.
Subject
[Aztec sculpture--Mexico, Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Aztec art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1521
Title
Aztec head from a mold-made figure.
Description
This incomplete figure was press molded. The orange clay, called orangeware, suggests mazapan ceramics. The flat gingerbread figure was a female holding a child and sometimes a small image of herself. She probably represents Precious Flower-Quetzalbird, Goddess of Flowers and Love. The Figure represents the commoners concern with fertility, health, and well-being. Note: Fingerprint present.
Subject
[Aztec sculpture--Mexico, Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Aztec art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1521
Title
Aztec head from a mold-made figure.
Description
This incomplete figure was press molded. The orange clay, called orangeware, suggests mazapan ceramics. The flat gingerbread figure was a female holding a child and sometimes a small image of herself. She probably represents Precious Flower-Quetzalbird, Goddess of Flowers and Love. The Figure represents the commoners concern with fertility, health, and well-being. Note: Fingerprint present.
Subject
[Aztec sculpture--Mexico, Ceramic sculpture--Mexico, Aztec art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1521
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