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Head

Artist Pre-Columbian

Date200-400 CE

MediumFired clay

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg

Object number1954.22.21

DescriptionFace has three round holes for eyes and mouth. Applique roll of clay across forehead and under chin. Broken off a vessel or large "adorno". Represents the head of Xipe (or his priest) dressed in flayed skin of sacrificial victim ( who assures the regrowth of the maize).

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