Statue of Cihuateotl — Stock Photo, Image

Statue of Cihuateotl — Photo

Goddess Cihuateotl, 15th - early 16th century, Mexico, Aztec. The fearsome goddess sits on her clawed feet, her back slightly arched and her massive clawed hands raised, ready to pounce on her prey.

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