
Sujet
Stone seated figure of Xochipilli
Légende
Stone seated figure of Xochipilli, AD 1325-1521 from Mexico. Aztec Xochipilli was the Mexica god of music and dance. His name in Nahuatl, the language spoken by the Mexica, means 'Flower Prince'. He was also called Macuilxochitl. Music and dance played an important role in Mexica religious and public ceremonies.
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP11A00_083
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
49,6Mo (1,5Mo) / 27,9cm x 44,5cm / 3300 x 5254 (300dpi)