Mesoamerica Collection (page 4)

Costumed Figure from Mexico, 7th-8th century (ceramic, pigment)
3472325 Costumed Figure from Mexico, 7th-8th century (ceramic, pigment) by Mayan (6th-8th century); 29.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Seated Figure, Oaxaca, 300 BC-700 AD (ceramic)
3822508 Seated Figure, Oaxaca, 300 BC-700 AD (ceramic) by Zapotec; 32.2x17.9x18.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Relief with Enthroned Ruler, c. 770 AD (painted limestone)
3525775 Relief with Enthroned Ruler, c.770 AD (painted limestone) by Mayan, (8th century AD); 88.9x87.6x7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Guatemalan or Mexican, c. A.D)

Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764381 Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

MS Hunter 242 f. 247r Christopher Columbus, illustration from the from
617894 MS Hunter 242 f.247r Christopher Columbus, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

MS Hunter 242 f. 249v Philip II seated on horseback, wearing the order of the Golden
617897 MS Hunter 242 f.249v Philip II seated on horseback, wearing the order of the Golden Fleece, surrounded by men-at-arms

Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c. 682-701 (ceramic)
1068991 Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c.682-701 (ceramic) by Mayan; 20.5x15.9x15.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Patsy R. and Raymond D

Pendant bell: turtle, 800-1200 (gold)
1068473 Pendant bell: turtle, 800-1200 (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 6.4x5.9x2.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Nora and John Wise Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jake L

Seated male with raised arm (earthenware)
DBP422940 Seated male with raised arm (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Seated male (earthenware)
DBP422939 Seated male (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Mother and 87 children (earthenware)
DBP422930 Mother and 87 children (earthenware) by Mesoamerican; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Couple on litter (earthenware)
DBP422921 Couple on litter (earthenware) by Jalisco; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Mexican, out of copyright

Mask of a king magus used in processions to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany in Mexico
REV397375 Mask of a king magus used in processions to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany in Mexico on 6 January (painted wood) by Mexican School; Museo Rafael Coronel

Devil mask used in a Pastorela from the Guerrero region of Mexico (painted wood)
REV397374 Devil mask used in a Pastorela from the Guerrero region of Mexico (painted wood) by Mexican School; Museo Rafael Coronel, Mexico; (add.info.: Pastorelas are pastoral dramas)

Mask of a deer used by the Mayo peoples of the Sonora and Sinalo States of Mexico for
REV397372 Mask of a deer used by the Mayo peoples of the Sonora and Sinalo States of Mexico for the Dance of the Deer or Pascola (painted wood) by Mexican School; Museo Rafael Coronel

Water drum used by the Lacandon peoples of the Chiapas region of Mexico (clay)
REV397371 Water drum used by the Lacandon peoples of the Chiapas region of Mexico (clay) by Mexican School; Museo Rafael Coronel, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Reproduction of a mural showing servants and musicians during a ceremony
452448 Reproduction of a mural showing servants and musicians during a ceremony, from the Temple of Murals, Bonampak (wall painting) by Mayan (after); Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Statuette of a Scribe, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452439 Statuette of a Scribe, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Palace of Atetelco (photo)
REV407320 Palace of Atetelco (photo) by Mexican School; Teotihuacan, Valley of Mexico, Mexico; (add.info.: view of patio with altar at Palacio de Atetelco; ); Mexican, out of copyright

Anthropomorphic effigy vessel, Guanacaste-Nicoya zone, 500-800 (ceramic)
DBP424181 Anthropomorphic effigy vessel, Guanacaste-Nicoya zone, 500-800 (ceramic) by Mesoamerican; height: 25 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Sphere, Diquis, Costa Rica, 500-700 (stone)
DBP424177 Sphere, Diquis, Costa Rica, 500-700 (stone) by Mesoamerican; diam: 35 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Funerary Mask, Central Highlands, Mexico, c. 250-550 (serpentine)
REV411578 Funerary Mask, Central Highlands, Mexico, c.250-550 (serpentine) by Teotihuacan; Museo Arqueologico de Teotihuacan, State of Mexico, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Xipe Totec, Toltec Culture (ceramic)
XBP394486 Xipe Totec, Toltec Culture (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 152.4 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; (add.info.: In Aztec mythology and religion)

Details of Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic)
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Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic)
XBP394462 Seated Figure, Chinesco Culture, (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; height: 72.4 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American

View of Yaxchilan Site, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (photo)
JPC310227 View of Yaxchilan Site, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (photo) by Mayan; Yaxchilan, Chiapas State, Mexico; out of copyright

View of Tikal Temple 1, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (photo)
JPC310221 View of Tikal Temple 1, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (photo) by Mayan; Peten, Guatemala; out of copyright

Battle of Cacaxtla, Late Classic period (mural)
JPC310114 Battle of Cacaxtla, Late Classic period (mural) by Mayan; Cacaxtla, Tlaxcala, Mexico; (add.info.: Mural de la Batalla; mural is located on the limestone wall of a temple base)

Seibal, Stela 10, Ultimate Classic Period, 849 AD (stone)
JPC310210 Seibal, Stela 10, Ultimate Classic Period, 849 AD (stone) by Mayan; Seibal, Peten, Guatemala; (add.info.: during the collapse of the classic Mayan cities)

Palenque, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (stone)
JPC310204 Palenque, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

King Pacal Stela 1 / 2 (stone)
JPC310202 King Pacal Stela 1/2 (stone) by Mayan; Museo de Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: dedicated to Pacal, King of Palenque; see 310203 for rear view; ); out of copyright

Copan Sepulturas Bench, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (stone)
JPC310194 Copan Sepulturas Bench, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (stone) by Mayan; Copan, Honduras, Central America; (add.info.: from the House of Bacabs; ); out of copyright

Stela C, east side, Copan, Late Classic Period, 780 AD (stone)
JPC310185 Stela C, east side, Copan, Late Classic Period, 780 AD (stone) by Mayan; Copan, Honduras, Central America; (add.info)

Copan Hieroglyphic Statue (photo)
JPC310174 Copan Hieroglyphic Statue (photo) by Mayan; Copan, Honduras, Central America; (add.info.: Statue of a King of Copan, sculpted on the Hieroglyphic Stairway; ); out of copyright

Funerary urn from Teapa, Tabasco (terracotta)
JPC310165 Funerary urn from Teapa, Tabasco (terracotta) by Mayan; Museo Cicom de Tabasco, Villahermosa, Mexico; (add.info)

Observatory, the Main Plaza, Classic period (photo)
JPC310156 Observatory, the Main Plaza, Classic period (photo) by Zapotec; Monte Alban, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Centre relief, north wall, South Ball Court, Totonac, Late Classic period (stone)
JPC310147 Centre relief, north wall, South Ball Court, Totonac, Late Classic period (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Veracruz, El Tajin, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Tlalocan mural from Teotihuacan, Early Classic period (fresco)
JPC310143 Tlalocan mural from Teotihuacan, Early Classic period (fresco) by Aztec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Pyramid of the Sun, c. 300 AD (photo)
XBP278794 Pyramid of the Sun, c.300 AD (photo) by Mexican School; Teotihuacan, Valley of Mexico, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

Pectoral of a king from Tikal Site, Guatemala (jade)
XBP343623 Pectoral of a king from Tikal Site, Guatemala (jade) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Standing royal figure, from the Isle of Jaina, c. 600-900 (earthenware)
XBP343155 Standing royal figure, from the Isle of Jaina, c.600-900 (earthenware) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL360807 Ms Hunter 242 256v-257r Cortez and Montezuma, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Side view of zoomorphic stone P, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352283 Side view of zoomorphic stone P, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Quirigua, Guatemala; (add.info)

Montezuma, the Emperor of Mexico (1466-1520) 1780 (coloured engraving)
STC148911 Montezuma, the Emperor of Mexico (1466-1520) 1780 (coloured engraving) by Duflos, Pierre (1742-1816); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Detail from a temple wall with the head of a sun god (stone)
XBP232320 Detail from a temple wall with the head of a sun god (stone) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

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Mesoamerica: A Tapestry of History and Resilience From the ancient civilizations that thrived in Mesoamerica to the modern-day struggles for justice, this region has witnessed remarkable events that have shaped its vibrant tapestry. In 1968, during the Olympic Games held in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their powerful gesture resonated worldwide, while Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge, displaying solidarity against racial inequality. Diego Rivera's murals at the Ministry of Public Education capture both the solemnity and celebration of Mesoamerican culture. His mural depicting "Day of the Dead" showcases a rich tradition where life and death intertwine harmoniously. Another masterpiece portrays pre-Columbian life, specifically highlighting Zapotec civilization's contributions to Mexican heritage. The colored woodcut from 1556 offers a glimpse into Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City) at the time of Spanish conquest—a city brimming with architectural marvels and cultural richness that would forever be altered by European colonization. The cry for revolution echoed through Miguel Hidalgo's call to revolt on September 16th, 1810—the spark igniting Mexico's fight for independence. Juan O Gorman immortalized this historic moment in his mural capturing Hidalgo's impassioned plea. Mexican kitchens have long been hubs of culinary artistry and cultural preservation. An unknown artist beautifully depicts two women diligently working amidst pots and pans—an ode to their invaluable role in sustaining traditions. Rivera also pays tribute to educators with his portrayal of "The Rural School Teacher. " This mural symbolizes education as a catalyst for progress—empowering generations with knowledge and shaping brighter futures. Francisco Pancho Villa emerges as an indomitable figure within Mexican history—a revolutionary leader who fought tirelessly alongside his military staff during the Mexican Revolution.