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Volcanic stone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A hard stone material formed from volcanic rock, used by Mexica artists to carve monumental sculptures such as the Coyolxauhqui Stone.

AP course connection

Topic 5.2: 5.2 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Indigenous American Art

Unit 5

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