Mother-and-Child Figurine

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Cultural Context

Mexico, Aztec

Date

1325–1521

About the work

Cleveland Museum of Art Object Description

The hair of this hollow, mold-made, female figurine was originally arranged in two projections atop the head. She carries an identical, small figure interpreted as a child; the figurine may be a metaphor for generational continuity.

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Title

Mother-and-Child Figurine

Creator

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Worktype

Ceramic

Cultural Context

Mexico, Aztec

Material

Ceramic, pigment

Dimensions

Overall: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.);
height: 0.122metre

Technique

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Language

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Date

1325–1521

Provenance

Gift of Edward B. Greene

Style Period

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