Sujet
seated figure of Xiuhtecuhtli the Aztec goddess of Fire
Légende
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).
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP11A00_080
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
52,6Mo (1,9Mo) / 31,3cm x 42,1cm / 3700 x 4970 (300dpi)