Head of Xilonen, the Goddess of Young Maize

Aztec (Mexica) created this sculpture, dating to 1400–1500. Made from basalt, it measures 32.4 × 20.3 × 12.1 cm (12 3/4 × 8 × 4 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1400–1500. It's made from basalt Aztec (Mexica) created it.

Aztec (Mexica) made from basalt, it measures 32.4 × 20.3 × 12.1 cm (12 3/4 × 8 × 4 3/4 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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