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Title
M76-012: Tapestry
Description
Tapestry depicting three Aztec gods in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The gods are Tlaoc, the god of rain, fertility and water; Xochipilli, the god of music, dance, games and love; and Xochiquetzal, goddess of flowers and love. The tapestry was a gift to Mike Mansfield from Mexican President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
Keywords
Tapestry, Artwork, Wall Hanging
Original Medium
Wool (textile)
Size
37.75 x 28.5”
Origin
Mexico
Date Information
ca. 1967
Artifact Number
M76-0012
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collection, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana.
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Mark Fritch, University of Montana
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Keywords
Tapestry, Artwork, Wall Hanging