Figurine

Figurine Fragment

29-168-1361

From: Mexico (Central America) | Distrito Federal | Culhuacan

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-168-1361
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aztec
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Distrito Federal | Culhuacan
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Buff ware. Macuilxochitl, god of dance and song, seated with drum between his knees. Wears the long divided ear ornaments of the god. Pierced at each side. Lower half of figures only.

Height 4 cm
Width 3 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the International School of American Archaeology and Ethnology in Mexico, Franz Boas, 1913
Other Number 2235 - Field No SF

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