Head fragment
Date550-750 A.D.
Mediumfired clay
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Faye Niequist
Object number1988.18.17
DescriptionHead, probably vessel attachment. Solid head with helmet-like headress, large ear ornaments. Open mouth with protruding teeth. Face represents wrinkled old man. Face protrudes from concave knob. Possibly the god "Hvehuete'otl" - the old god (standard face for this deity).On View
Not on viewPRE-COLUMBIAN MEXICO
550-950 A.D.
1200-1400 A.D.
Pre-Columbian
550-750 A.D.
550-750 A.D.