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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