Veytia Codex
Artista: Mariano Fernández de Echeverría y Veytia
Siglo XVIII · México
Colección: Códice Veytia
This illustration from the Veytia Codex depicts Toci, also known as "the grandmother," an important deity in Mexica mythology associated with healing, fertility, and the home. The figure is rendered with an elaborate headdress, ceremonial attire, and holds a knife and shield, elements that suggest her power and authority. The artistic style is typical of pre-Columbian Indigenous representations, with vibrant colors and a focus on the character's symbolic attributes.
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