Female Figurine
Unknown Artist
1325–1519
Medium
jadeite
Dimensions
6.6 × 3.4 × 4.2 cm
Classification
Stone
Department
Art of the Americas
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen
Accession Number
1948.354
About this artwork
Seated in typical female posture, this figurine probably represents an Aztec goddess or ritual impersonator. She wears a monster headdress, but her costume is simple, making specific identification difficult.