Oct 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011

Female Figurine

Female Figurine

1325–1519

Jadeite

Overall: 6.6 x 3.4 x 4.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)

Weight: 148.47 g

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen 1948.354

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Description

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.

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