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Art of Mexico : Mixtec Terracotta Incensario in the Form of a Deity
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Mixtec Terracotta Incensario in the Form of a Deity - PF.3262
Origin: Pueblo, Mexico
Circa: 1200
AD
to 1400
AD
Dimensions:
20" (50.8cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Mixtec
Medium: Terracotta
Location: United States
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| Description |
The face on this immensely powerful figure
captures our attention, with an open mouth
giving us a smile. He seems to be laughing at a
secret that only he knows. The tremendous
amount of jewelry he is adorned with denotes
how important he must have been to this culture.
The bracelets, wide collar, sandals with well
defined knots, and large ear spools show his
wealth in this community as well. This
anthropomorphic vessel was used as an incense
burner. It most probably represents one Mexican
deity in the Late Post-Classical Mixteca-Puebla
style. This statue is marvelously rich with energy
and highly complex mythology. This enigmatic
work of art is a masterpiece of composition
graced with the eternal qualities of mystery and
beauty.
- (PF.3262)
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