Maize Deity (Chicomecoatl), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Basalt, Overall: 14 x 7 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (35.56 x 18.11 x 8.89 cm), Stone-Sculpture, Among the many female deities worshipped by the Aztecs, those responsible for agricultural fertility held a prominent place. This sculpture depicts Chicomecoátl (seven serpents), a goddess of sustenance, especially of edible plants and corn
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Maize Deity, Chicomecoatl, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Basalt, Overall, 14 x 7 1/8 3 1/2, 35.56 18.11 8.89 cm, Stone-Sculpture, female deities worshipped, Aztecs, responsible, agricultural fertility, held, prominent place, sculpture depicts, Chicomecoátl, seven serpents, goddess, sustenance, edible plants, corn
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