prev - home - index - next This figure was one of several, mutually distinct, bench or throne supports. Popularly known as "Atlantito" (little Atlas) because of his supporting stance, this figure wears padded cotton armor, a necklace, knee protections and a feather headdress. Anthropomorphic bench support Toltec Early Post-Classic (900-1250 A.D.) Tula, State of Hidalgo Volcanic tuff with red, yellow, blue and white pigments. 73 x 41 cm. National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico. Photo © Jorge Pérez de Lara |
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