Aztec Turquoise and Lignite mosaic mask of Tezcatlipoca, 15th - 16th century.

Aztec Turquoise and Lignite mosaic mask of Tezcatlipoca, 15th - 16th century.

2-580-884 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Aztec mask believed to represent Tezcatlipoca, modelled on a skull with the back cut away and lined with leather, 15th to 16th century. The jaw is hinged. From the British Museum.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Leather

Picture Type
  1. Sculpture

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Other

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3531x4965
File Size : 51,362kb


Aliases

  1. NBCC 35
  1. 1B
  1. 0370000633
  1. 2-580-884
  1. 2580884

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