Sculpture

46-15-1

Location: On Display in the Mexico and Central America Gallery

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 46-15-1
Current Location Mexico and Central America Gallery - On Display
Culture Aztec
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Date Made 1000-1521 CE
Section American
Materials Volcanic Rock
Description

Stone human figure. Standing figure of vescicular lava. Perfect condition,. Male, nude, with arms at breast. Right hand holds hafted weapon, left arm holds loop of cord which passes over shoulder and sustains small human head on back of figure. Crown of head of figure decorated with radiating incised lines.

Height 33 cm
Width 19 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Jennie Broad, 1946

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