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Female Figurine
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About this work
Seated in typical female posture, this figurine probably represents an Aztec goddess or ritual impersonator. She wears a monster headdress, but her costume is simple, making specific identification difficult.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineFemale Figurine, 1325–1519. Central Mexico, Aztec, Post-Classic Period. Jadeite; overall: 6.6 x 3.4 x 4.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen, 1948.354
