Figurine

87-42-856

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 87-42-856
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Toltec
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Terra cotta. Probably representing the mother goddess, Xochiquetzal, "Beautiful Flower". The Green earth goddess and god of dance and song. Lacks lower part.

Height 9.53 cm
Credit Line Gift of American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1987
Other Number 12471 - ANSP Number | L-83-315 - Old Museum Number

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