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Effigy vessel

Unknown600/800

Royal Ontario Museum

Royal Ontario Museum
Toronto, Canada

This standing figure likely represents Cocijo, a Zapotec god associated with rain and fertility. The diety holds maize plants in both hands. These kinds of effigy vessels were often found in tombs, and were likely used to hold offerings.

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  • Title: Effigy vessel
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: 600/800
  • Physical Dimensions: w31 x h43 cm
  • Type: Vessel
  • Rights: Royal Ontario Museum
  • Medium: Clay
  • Length: 19
  • Excavation: Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Culture: Zapotec
  • Accession Number: 917.4.44
Royal Ontario Museum

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