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Carved underside of Coatlicue sculpture, depicting the male representation of Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth Deity
Carved underside of Coatlicue sculpture, depicting the male representation of Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth Deity
Object Number 2004.29.6431
Display Title Carved underside of Coatlicue sculpture, depicting the male representation of Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth Deity
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico. Sculpture of under side of base of "Divine Image."
Keywords
  • Sculpture General
  • Archaeological
  • Ritual
Subject
  • Scene
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 16.51 cm (6 x 6 1/2 in.)

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