1883 Chromolithograph Skull Ornament Tezcatlipoca Deity Mask Mosaic XGPA4 XGAC8 New York and London

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1883 Chromolithograph Skull Ornament Tezcatlipoca Deity Mask Mosaic XGPA4 XGAC8 New York and LondonThis is an original 1883 color chromolithograph of a mosaic skull ornament that is believed to represent the god Tezcatlipoca, or "Smoking Mirror." The base of the mosaic is a human skull and is cut away at the back and lined with deer skin on which the jaw is hinged. Deerskin straps are attached to allow the skull to be worn as part of priestly regalia. The mosaic decoration is placed in alternative bands of bright blue turquoise and black lignite.