seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli the Aztec goddess of   Fire
Title

seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli the Aztec goddess of Fire

Caption

seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli the Aztec goddess of Fire. AD 1325-1521 From Mexico. This figure represents Xiuhtecuhtli, the Mexica god of fire. Xiuhtecuhtli is generally represented nude except for a loin cloth, with eyes semi-closed and only two teeth protruding from the corners of his mouth (characteristic of the old god Huehueteotl, with whom he is also identified).

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP11A00_080

License type

Rights managed

Available size

52,6Mb (1,9Mb) / 12,3in x 16,6in / 3700 x 4970 (300dpi)

Keywords

Aztec

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