Title
Seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of Fire, who represented the great creator Ometecuhtli and was present in the hearth of every home
Caption
Seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of Fire, who represented the great creator Ometecuhtli and was present in the hearth of every home, The circles on his back symbolize fire. The top of the head is hollowed out so fire can be kindled there. Mexico. Aztec.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ British Museum, London
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A26_009
Model release
Non
License type
Droits gérés
Available size
30,2Mo (2,1Mo) / 25,1cm x 30,1cm / 2968 x 3560 (300dpi)