Figurine Fragment

87-42-800

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 87-42-800
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Toltec
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Terra cotta. Body of jointed figure of Xilonen, the young Maize goddess, from which the head has been broken. Separate arms and legs were originally attached through perforations. Incised decoration.

Credit Line Gift of American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1987
Other Number 12414 - ANSP Number | L-83-367 - Old Museum Number

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