Incense burner in the form of Xiuhtecuhtli (God of Fire)

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Date created: AD 900–1550 (Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture) (attributed)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source circa 1953.
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Place: Near Las Casitas; Las Casitas; Papantla Municipality, Totonaca Region; Veracruz State; Mexico

See related items: Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture); Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/1603
Barcode: 221603.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Incense burner in the form of Xiuhtecuhtli (God of Fire)
Media/Materials: Pottery, paint
Techniques: Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Dimensions: 18.00 x 27.00 x 47.00 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60cdb579d-9f40-4f1c-ab9a-977e100022f7

Record ID: NMAI_236144