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Mother-and-Child Figurine

1325–1521

Mexico, Aztec

Medium
Ceramic, pigment
Measurements
Overall: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edward B. Greene 1921.1711
Public Domain
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This mother-and-child figurine may be a metaphor for generational continuity.

Description

The hair of this hollow, mold-made, female figurine was originally arranged in two projections atop the head. She carries an identical, small figure interpreted as a child; the figurine may be a metaphor for generational continuity.
Stylized, chipped orange painted ceramic figurine of a larger figure, holding a smaller figure, by the waist and facing out, in front of their hips. Both have a band bent over the top of their heads, circles like earrings, and small breasts, although the larger figure's has broken off before it is tied off at the top of the head. The small figure holds their hands up by the shoulders, a wrap around their waist.

Mother-and-Child Figurine

1325–1521

Mexico, Aztec

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