Female figure depicting Tlazolteotl, goddess of fertility.


Pre-Columbian period. Huastec civilization (900-1450). Female figure depicting Tlazolteotl (Goddess of Fertility). Sandstone. Tlazolteotl is shown with her hands clasped in front, wearing semi-circular headdress with radiating 'spikes' and engraved design. Panuco river, Mexico. British Museum. London, England, United Kingdom.


Size: 2848px × 4288px
Location: United Kingdom
Photo credit: © PHAS / UIG / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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