Teotihuacan Terracotta Head of Lord cuchimilco beautifully preserved and richly decorated

beautifully preserved and richly decorated with a combination of geometric and zoomorphic motifs

The figure is rendered with deliberate simplicity in the body

Published by Hannover: Ethnographika

Great care was taken to guide these spirits—mogat—so they would not linger and bring misfortune

Teotihuacan Terracotta Head of Lord cuchimilco beautifully preserved and richly decoratedPre Columbian Era, c. 450600 AD, Teotihuacan, Valley of Mexico A striking relic from the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, this small sized terracotta head once belonged to a full effigy figurine, crafted with remarkable skill in the great city of Teotihuacan. Dating to approximately 450600 AD, it is a testament to the sophisticated artistry and spiritual depth of this influential civilization. Teotihuacan figurines played a vital role in religious