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)