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Athena’s helmeted portrait conveys both wisdom and martial protection
Private Collection of Carlos Sanchez
An exceptionally expressive terracotta head fragment depicting the characteristic “sonriente” visage of the Classic Veracruz culture
Private New England collection
distinguished by its complex narrative scene and strong visual presence
PRE-COLUMBIAN VERACRUZ POTTERY HEAD (Xipe-Tlazolteotl) Athena’s helmeted portrait conveys bothVERACRUZ POTTERY HEAD (Xipe Tlazolteotl), CLASSIC PERIOD, CA. 300700 CE Height: 4 in. (10. 1 cm); Width: 5 in. (12. 7 cm) mounted on custom black museum stand Powerfully modeled and richly expressive, this terracotta head portrays a figure whose features are defined by the taut folds of a flayed human skin worn as a mask an image deeply rooted in the Xipe Totec cult of renewal and rebirth. The parted lips, prominent nose, and heavy lidded eyes convey
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