Whistling vessel representing Xiuhtecuhtli (God of Fire)

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Date created: AD 1150–1550 (Late Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Aztec (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Judith Small Galleries (Judy Small Gallery)
Exchanging Agent: Judith A. Small (Judy A. Small/Judith Small Nash), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI in 1961 through an exchange with the Judith Small Galleries (New York City), operated by Judith A. Small.
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Place: Mexico

See related items: Aztec (archaeological culture); Containers and Vessels

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/848
Barcode: 230848.000

Object Type: Containers and Vessels

Object Name: Whistling vessel representing Xiuhtecuhtli (God of Fire)
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Modeled, painted
Dimensions: 17.00 x 10.20 x 15.30 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a4d61bb8-dd49-4697-beba-55821eb6606e

Record ID: NMAI_245930