Teotihuacan Terracotta Head of Lord post-medieval edu/collections/show/120)

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During the growing season

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Their functions were multifaceted: they could “make ill” (kukwatn) by projecting an invisible harmful influence

the pin is pushed through folds of the cloth

Teotihuacan Terracotta Head of Lord post-medieval edu/collections/show/120)Pre Columbian era, Teotihuacan, c. 450600 AD, Valley of Mexico A captivating severed terracotta head, used as a small vessel, presents the portrait of a young lord with an intense, almost otherworldly expression. He wears a headdress and retains the remnants of ear ornaments (tambas), indicating his high status within the Teotihuacan society. Such attributes highlight his rank within the clan and offer a glimpse into the social hierarchy of this