Tetlailli (MH884v)

Frontal views of people’s faces are rare. If a frontal view looks anthropomorphic, such glyphs can include a purposely drawn “face” (xayacatl), children (e.g., Telpo), divine forces (e.g., teotl, tonalli), or figurines of deities (e.g., nenetl, but rarely Ecatl or Ehecatl, given that the wind blowing device is easier to show from a profile view). Sometimes we see animal heads in a frontal view, especially if they might be startling or perceived to have supernatural powers (e.g., tecolotl, cuetlachtli, tzinacantli). The frontal images for laughter can also be more frightening than amusing (e.g., Huetzquiz). Skulls representing death (miquiztli) will often be shown in a frontal view.