“Seated Female with Headdress,” an artwork created by Aztec Art, is molded in ceramics. This piece belongs to the Post-classic art movement, which spanned from approximately 900 to 1580, and is classified within the genre of sculpture. Currently, this artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a seated female figure adorned with a prominent headdress. The figure is crafted with detailed attention to the headdress, which is textured with intricate patterns. The serene expression of the figure, coupled with the intricate beads and jewelry, is indicative of the ceremonial or noble status often depicted in Aztec art. The ceramics medium gives the sculpture a primitive and enduring aesthetic, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance. The piece, though simplistic in form, captures the essence of Post-classic Aztec artistic practices.
