Relief of Tlaltecuhtli

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This breathtaking sculpture showcases Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth deity in her feminine form. Discovered during excavations at the Templo Mayor Project in 1981, it has survived despite being mutilated by the Spanish conquest. Its beauty and distinctive features remain evident: the goddess is depicted with her back to the front, head twisted upside down, and seated in a natural squatting position, reminiscent of childbirth. Curly hair adorns her head, while her mouth appears lipless and a skull hangs from her waist. The goddess's joints - elbows and knees - feature faces resembling claws, mirroring the shape on the knife protruding from her mouth. This incredible object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this project, we're creating a vast digital archive of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for everyone to access free of charge. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where anyone with interesting items can contribute. If you have something remarkable in your possession and want to participate, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can join this exciting project.