Head from a figure, Xochipilli-Macuilxochitl, 15th–early 16th century

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Head from a figure, Xochipilli-Macuilxochitl, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Aztec, Obsidian, H. 5 x W. 4 3/4 x D. 5 3/8 in. ( cm), Glass-Sculpture, Sculpted from black obsidian, this head of a male figure depicts the Central Mexican god Xochipilli-Macuilxochitl (pronounced sho-chee-PEE-lee mah-kweel-SHO-cheetl). His simplified facial features, aquiline nose, and upturned chin exemplify many of the hallmarks of the late Aztec sculptural tradition (ca

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Size: 4134px × 2918px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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