Head of a Water Deity Chalchiuhtlicue 15th century Mexico Mesoamerica Aztec Basalt

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Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo

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CXHFNM

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29.1 MB (2.3 MB Compressed download)

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2873 x 3543 px | 24.3 x 30 cm | 9.6 x 11.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

3 June 2012

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