Mesoamerica Collection (page 6)

Nose Ornament, Chavin de Huantar c. 500-200 BC (gold)
3502586 Nose Ornament, ChavAin de Huantar c.500-200 BC (gold) by Peruvian School; 2x6.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tishman; Peruvian, out of copyright

Earflare with incised image of the Principal Bird Deity, c. 300-500 (jadeite)
1072383 Earflare with incised image of the Principal Bird Deity, c.300-500 (jadeite) by Mayan; 10.2x8.9x4.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Otis and Velma Davis Dozier Fund; out of copyright

Head of the rain god Tlaloc, Late Postclassic period, c
1068077 Head of the rain god Tlaloc, Late Postclassic period, c.1300-1521 (ceramic, tufa, stucco & paint) by Mixtec (c.1300-1521); 129.5x104.1x116.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr

Stela 35 (stone)
JPC310229 Stela 35 (stone) by Mayan; Yaxchilan, Chiapas State, Mexico; out of copyright

Yaxchilan, Stela 18, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (stone)
JPC310228 Yaxchilan, Stela 18, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (stone) by Mayan; Yaxchilan, Chiapas State, Mexico; out of copyright

Yaxchilan, Lintel 32 (stone)
JPC310226 Yaxchilan, Lintel 32 (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Tikal Stela 9, Early Classic Period, 475 AD (stone)
JPC310218 Tikal Stela 9, Early Classic Period, 475 AD (stone) by Mayan; Tikal, Peten, Guatemala; out of copyright

View of Seibal Temple A3, Ultimate Classic Period, 849 AD (photo)
JPC310212 View of Seibal Temple A3, Ultimate Classic Period, 849 AD (photo) by Mayan, (9th century); Seibal, Peten, Guatemala; (add.info.: during the collapse of the classic Mayan cities)

Centre relief, South Wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (stone)
JPC310150 Centre relief, South Wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Veracruz, El Tajin, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Totonac statuette with a smiling face, from Veracruz state, Late Classic period (stone)
JPC310144 Totonac statuette with a smiling face, from Veracruz state, Late Classic period (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Private Collection; South American, out of copyright

Mexican Lord in Cacaxtla, Late Classic period (mural)
JPC310116 Mexican Lord in Cacaxtla, Late Classic period (mural) by Mayan; Cacaxtla, Tlaxcala, Mexico; out of copyright

Aztec glyphs showing the numbers 6, 5, 4, Late Post Classic period (stone)
JPC310112 Aztec glyphs showing the numbers 6, 5, 4, Late Post Classic period (stone) by Aztec; Tlatelolco, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Aztec glyph showing the number 4, Late Post Classic period (stone)
JPC310111 Aztec glyph showing the number 4, Late Post Classic period (stone) by Aztec; Tlatelolco, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

North Patio of Temple A, Templo Mayor, Late Post Classic period (photo)
JPC310107 North Patio of Temple A, Templo Mayor, Late Post Classic period (photo) by Aztec; Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

King Pacal Stela 2 / 2 (stone) (back of 310202)
JPC310203 King Pacal Stela 2/2 (stone) (back of 310202) by Mayan; Museo de Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: dedicated to Pacal, King of Palenque; ); out of copyright

Copan, Stela N, west side, Late Classic Period, 764 AD (stone)
JPC310190 Copan, Stela N, west side, Late Classic Period, 764 AD (stone) by Mayan, (8th century AD); Copan, Honduras, Central America; (add.info)

Copan Stela N, Late Classic Period, 764 AD (stone)
JPC310189 Copan Stela N, Late Classic Period, 764 AD (stone) by Mayan, (8th century AD); Copan, Honduras, Central America; (add.info)

Copan Stela D (stone)
JPC310186 Copan Stela D (stone) by Mayan; Copan, Honduras, Central America; out of copyright

Funerary urn from Tapijulapa, Tabasco (terracotta)
JPC310163 Funerary urn from Tapijulapa, Tabasco (terracotta) by Mayan; Museo Cicom de Tabasco, Villahermosa, Mexico; out of copyright

North Patio, Classic period (photo)
JPC310155 North Patio, Classic period (photo) by Zapotec; Monte Alban, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Ball Court, Classic period (photo)
JPC310154 Ball Court, Classic period (photo) by Zapotec; Monte Alban, Oaxaca State, Mexico; (add.info.: Juego de Pelota; ); Mexican, out of copyright

Calendar (stone)
XBP232351 Calendar (stone) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Ms Hunter 242 f. 317r The Spanish Conquest, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL232042 Ms Hunter 242 f.317r The Spanish Conquest, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Temple of the Warriors and Serpent column (photo)
XBP231848 Temple of the Warriors and Serpent column (photo) by Mayan; Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Recumbent sun god with a sun calendar disk in hair (stone)
XBP232350 Recumbent sun god with a sun calendar disk in hair (stone) by Aztec; Private Collection; (add.info.: deity associated with the birth of the sun;)

Lip plug of bird god (gold)
XBP232319 Lip plug of bird god (gold) by Mixtec (c.1300-1521); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Mask on a pyramid, 200 BC (stone)
JPC352275 Mask on a pyramid, 200 BC (stone) by Mayan; Lamanai, Orange Walk District, Belize; out of copyright

Necklace (gold)
XBP341884 Necklace (gold) by Mixtec (c.1300-1521); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Aztec Bird God (gold)
XBP343619 Aztec Bird God (gold) by Aztec; height: 5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Aztec Corn God (stone)
XBP343618 Aztec Corn God (stone) by Aztec; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Pectoral of the King and a courtier from Tikal (jade)
XBP343162 Pectoral of the King and a courtier from Tikal (jade) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Cylindrical vessel depicting a deity with speech curls (earthenware)
XBP343156 Cylindrical vessel depicting a deity with speech curls (earthenware) by Mayan; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

The archaeologists Frederick Catherwood and John Lloyd Stephens measuring the temple of
REV287608 The archaeologists Frederick Catherwood and John Lloyd Stephens measuring the temple of Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico, illustration from Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America

MS Hunter 242 f. 246v, Cortes on Horseback, standing over the defeated Aztec King
615964 MS Hunter 242 f.246v, Cortes on Horseback, standing over the defeated Aztec King Moctezuma, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper)

Colima half-lying Dog, 300 BC - 500 BC (ceramic)
JPC217534 Colima half-lying Dog, 300 BC - 500 BC (ceramic) by Colima Culture; height 20 cm; Museo Amparo, Puebla, Mexico; out of copyright

Aztec Pulque Deity blowing on a tube above a jar of pulque and men drinking pulque
CHT418491 Aztec Pulque Deity blowing on a tube above a jar of pulque and men drinking pulque, illustration from the Codex Magliabechiano (vellum) by Aztec; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bell, Mixtec Culture (gold)
XBP397505 Bell, Mixtec Culture (gold) by Pre-Columbian; height: 5.1 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Ritual mask of Santiago used in the Mexican dance of the Moors and the Christians
REV397373 Ritual mask of Santiago used in the Mexican dance of the Moors and the Christians (painted wood) by Mexican School; Museo Rafael Coronel

Pair of staff-bearing figures, from Guacimo, Linea Vieja area
XBP390223 Pair of staff-bearing figures, from Guacimo, Linea Vieja area (translucent blue-green jade) by Pre-Columbian; height: 8.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms Hunter 242 f. 240v Franciscans burning temples, illustration from
GUL428352 Ms Hunter 242 f.240v Franciscans burning temples, illustration from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

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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.