Totonac
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The Totonac civilization of the Gulf Coast of Veracruz, Mexico created distinctive stone sculptures, ceramic figures, and yoke-shaped stone carvings. Their stone yokes, hachas, and palmas, connected to the Mesoamerican ballgame, are among the most technically accomplished stone carvings of ancient Mexico. The Totonacs also built the impressive site of El Tajín.
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About Totonac
Totonac sculpture from Veracruz includes stone yokes, hachas, and palmas linked to the ballgame. These are among ancient Mexico's most accomplished stone carvings. The Totonacs also built the site of El Tajín.
A Figure of a Seated Leader (c. 300 CE) is held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
The figure portrays a seated leader, likely representing an elite or ruling figure within Totonac society.
The figure is dated to around 300 CE, part of the Totonac tradition centered on Mexico's Gulf Coast.
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