Figurine
87-42-855
From: Mexico (Central America)
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 87-42-855 |
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 | 8.26 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1987 |
Other Number | 12470 - ANSP Number | L-83-314 - Old Museum Number |
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