Statue Fragment

2265

Location: On Display in the Mexico and Central America Gallery

From: Mexico (Central America) | Cholula

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2265
Current Location Mexico and Central America Gallery - On Display
Culture Teotihuacan (Culture)
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Cholula
Culture Area Central American
Date Made 200-500 CE
Section American
Materials Volcanic Stone
Description

Fragmentary head of statue Face has large eyes, protruding nose, and open mouth with two teeth bared, Side and back of head are carved, top of head flat and unworked. Represents the Fire God (Huehueteotl).

Height 20.95 cm
Width 33.02 cm
Depth 29.21 cm
Credit Line Gift of Robert H. Lamborn, 1890
Other Number CG2017-2-16 - Found in Collection Number

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