Animals are featured prominently in Ancient
Mexican tomb art, especially the dog, and the Armadillo. It is
known that small dogs were eaten as delicacies,
and in some cases dog effigies represent food
for the deceased. The dog was also believed to
lead the dead down the path to the underworld,
and thus dog, and armadillo effigies sometimes served a
spiritual function. This fascinating sculpture
depicts an armadillo , perhaps a reference to some forgotten
myth. Though its meaning has been lost, it
leaves a dramatic sculptural impression, with
contours pleasing to the touch. We realize when
we look upon it that not all things in life have a
logical explanation. HT. 19cm(7 1/2IN): L.
25.3cm(10IN)
- (PF.1991)
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