Head of Xilonen, the Goddess of Young Maize

Head of Xilonen, the Goddess of Young Maize

1400–1500 · Tenochtitlan

Basalt

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · African and Amerindian Art Purchase Fund

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