Stone Sculpture of Female Deities at The British Museum, London
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Early Spanish chroniclers on Mexico's Gulf Coast provide firsthand accounts of spectacular fan-shaped headdresses made from painted bark paper and vibrant feathers. These descriptions match the costumes depicted in codices for Huaxtec deities, now rendered in stone here. Such sculptures once stood in Huaxtec shrines and temples. Tlazolteotl is known as one of several feminine deities. In Nahuatl, the Aztec language, tlazolli refers to filth in the form of vices and disease. As goddess of tlazolli, Tlazolteotl was tasked with purification and healing. She's also linked to concepts of birth, fertility, and sacrifice. This particular deity dates back to AD 900-1450; other similar deities can be found on My Mini Factory. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access free of charge. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to participate.
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