Statue of a feminine divinity

Sculpture occupies a predominant place in the art of the Huastec region which developed in the 10th century, in the northern part of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. These goddesses, sculpted standing and full face, are depicted with simple lines. The taut, naked breasts and the hands on the stomach symbolise fertility, while a smooth skirt is wrapped around the lower part of their bodies. The lines of the face, more detailed, are well-drawn. Here, the face emerges from the jaws of a monster framed by two snakes that emphasise the notion of fertility.