The Goddess Coatlicue 1487-1520
Coatlique means "she of the serpent skirt" and this broad-shouldered figure with clawed hands and feet has a skirt of twisted snake.
Macuilxochitl
Deity as Standard Bearer 15-early 16th Century
A male diety in the Aztec pantheon, he was associated with pleasure in music and dance, feasting and sexuality, and gambling. He is also known as" 5 flower' the name of a day in the ritual calender.
The Moon Goddess Coyolxauhqui
(" She of the Goddess Bells") Aztec,1469
The Mood Goddess was slain by her brother Huitzilopchtli.
Coyolxauhqio
Aztec, 15th- 16th Century
Elder sister of Huitzilopchtli, she appears to be weeping because she was chopped into peices by her newborn brother. The myth explains Aztec imperial destiny
The Aztec Calender
Aztec, middle of the 15th century
The stone has both mythological and astronomical significance. Histrorically, the Aztec name is Cuauhxicalli Eagle Bowl, bit it is universally known as the Aztec calender or the Sun Stone.
Huastec Goddess
Aztec, 1440-69
This Sculpture represents fertility. The Huastec captives were scarified in honor of Xipe Totec, the God of Fertility.
Group of model Temples
Aztec, 1325-1521
Temples were constructed in stone and covered in plaster and painted. The temple on the left is an example of a standard plan. A sacrifical stone can be see on the platform in front of the shrine. The temple in the middle is dedicated to Quetzalcoati, the Wind God. The temple on the right is dedicated to Huitzlopochtli the god of war and to Tlaloc, the Rain God.
The Founding of Tenochtitlan
Aztec, 16th century.
An eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus- the symbol of the city-fills the center of the page. Waterways divide the city into four quarters, which are further subdivided into wards, as represented by the seated figures. The victorious warriors at the bottom represent Aztec conquest.
Mask, possibly of Tlaloc
Aztec, 1350-1521
Possible mask of the Rain God Tlaloc. Mosaic mask were used for rituals,festivals or by God impersonators. They were also placed in on deceased rules.
Chalchiuhtlicue
" She of the Jade Skirt "
Aztec, 1200-1521
Wife of the Rain God Tlaloc, she was the goddess of lakes and streams, embodying water's gentle and restorative aspects.
