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Female Figurine
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Seated in typical female posture, this figurine probably represents an Aztec goddess or ritual impersonator. She wears a monster headdress, but her costume is simple, making specific identification difficult.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Post-Classic Period |
|---|---|
| Date | 1325–1519 |
| Culture / Origin | Central Mexico, Aztec, Post-Classic Period |
| Medium | jadeite |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6.6 x 3.4 x 4.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Stone |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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