Latin American Collection (#2)

TREPANNING: SKULL. Trepanned Pre-Columbian skull found in Peru

Cordoba Cathedral at night, Cordoba, Argentina, South America

Puente de la Mujer, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Galapagos blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa), North Seymour Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

View over the colonial town of Olinda, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Recife in the background, Pernambuco, Brazil, South America

Foz de Iguazu (Iguacu Falls), the largest waterfalls in the world, Iguacu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil, South America

Ruins of Jesuit mission at Trinidad (La Santisima Trinidad de Parana), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Parana Plateau, Paraguay, South America

Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

TIKAL: MAYAN INSCRIPTION. Canoe scene inscribed on an animal bone in the burial chamber of a Mayan king at Tikal, Guatemala, c731 A.D

Ruminahui Volcano summit, Cotopaxi National Park, Avenue of Volcanoes, Ecuador, South America

Contemporary map showing the advances of Colonel Theodore Roosevelts Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba
CUBA: SAN JUAN HILL. Contemporary map showing the advances of Colonel Theodore Roosevelts Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba, and of other American forces at El Caney, 1 July 1898

The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962. The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 2 November 1962

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Great Tenochtitlan / The Market: detail from Diego Riveras mural of market day in the Aztec
TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Great Tenochtitlan/The Market: detail from Diego Riveras mural of market day in the Aztec capital. The Great Temple is seen in background

Common Bottlenose Dolphin Jumping in Air, Caribbean Sea, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Perito Moreno glacier, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina, South America

Jose de San Martin (1777-1850), Argentine general and politician, architect of of the Latin American Independence

Red Beach, elevated view, Paracas National Reserve, Ica Region, Peru, South America

Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Huaca del Sol y de la Luna, precolombian (Moche) structure, polychrome friezes, Peru, South America

MEXICO: NUN, 16th CENTURY. Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, niece of Hernan Cortes, dressed elaborately for her entry into the convent which she founded in Mexico City. Oil on canvas, Mexican, 18th century

OROZCO: BENITO JUAREZ, 1867. The return of Benito Juarez (1806-1872) to Mexico City, 15 July 1867. Detail of a mural, 1972, by Antonio Gonzalez Orozco

View of the Santa Marta favela (slum community) showing the funicular railway, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Cuffy Monument of the revolution of 1763, Georgetown, Guyana, South America

A 20-25 year old young Brazilian woman standing on the Arpoador rocks with Ipanema and the Morro Dois Irmaos hills in the distance, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Olmec colossal head number 2, at Parque La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico, 800-200 B. C
MEXICO: OLMEC HEAD. Olmec colossal head number 2, at Parque La Venta, Tabasco, Mexico, 800-200 B.C

ADOLFO BEST-MAUGARD (1891-1965). Mexican artist. Oil on canvas by Diego Rivera, 1913

RIVERA: CUERNAVACA. Diego Rivera: The Taking of Cuernavaca. Detail of fresco in Cortez-Palace, Cuernevaca, Mexico

DIEGO RIVERA: HENRY FORD. Detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile industry at The Detroit Institue of Arts, 1932-1933

MEXICAN COWBOYS in one of Buffalo Bills Wild West Shows: oil over a photograph, c. 1900

LUCILLE BALL (1911-1989). American actress and comedienne. With husband Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) in a publicity photograph for the television series I Love Lucy

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Street in Bogota, Columbia, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Coat-of-arms of Mexico, an eagle on a cactus with a snake in its beak. Color lithograph, 19th century

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b / w photo)
473534 Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in the May Day Parade, Mexico City, 1st May 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info)

Beautiful scenery in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Rio de Janeiro landscape showing Corcovado, the Christ and the Sugar Loaf, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

AZTEC ROCK CRYSTAL SKULL. Mexico, 15th century

View towards Pinnacle Rock, Bartolome Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
View towards Pinnacle Rock, Bartolome Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Couple dancing tango on Caminito Street, La Boca, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, South America

Coast of Miraflores District, Lima, Peru, South America

Farol da Barra, lighthouse, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil, South America

Lacerda Elevator at dusk, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil, South America

View through window of the ancient lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America with llamas in the distance

Puerto Rico, San Juan, Fort San Felipe del Morro, Watch towers and ocean

An aerial view of Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America

The Eva Peron grave in the Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, South America

Interior view of Teatro Colon and its Concert Hall, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, South America

City view, Quito, Ecuador, South America

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Latin America is a vibrant and diverse region that encompasses a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. From the iconic artwork of Diego Rivera to the thrilling moments in sports history, Latin America has left an indelible mark on the world. Diego Rivera's mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts showcases his immense talent and captures the essence of the automobile industry. With intricate details and vivid colors, this masterpiece transports us back to a time when Detroit was at the forefront of innovation. In 1955, during the World Series, Sandy Amoros made an unforgettable catch that secured victory for the Brooklyn Dodgers. This momentous event showcased Latin American talent in sports and highlighted their contribution to baseball's legacy. The Cueva de las Manos in Patagonia, Argentina takes us even further back in time. These ancient cave paintings depict hands imprinted on rock walls by indigenous people thousands of years ago. It serves as a reminder of their deep connection with nature and their artistic prowess. Moving northwards to Panama, we encounter Kuna Indian traditional molas - intricately designed textiles that reflect their vibrant culture. Each stitch tells a story passed down through generations, preserving their heritage amidst modernity. Peru's Machu Picchu stands as one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements. This lost city built by the Inca civilization continues to captivate visitors from around the globe with its awe-inspiring beauty and mysterious past. Quito, Ecuador offers breathtaking views with Pichincha Volcano towering over its landscape. This juxtaposition between urban life and untamed nature perfectly encapsulates Latin America's ability to harmonize progress with its natural surroundings. Back in Mexico City lies TENOCHTITLAN - once a thriving Aztec capital before Spanish conquest forever changed its course. A colored woodcut from 1556 depicts this magnificent cityscape as it stood centuries ago; reminding us of Mexico's complex history.