Mesoamerica Collection (page 7)

Seated male with cape (earthenware)
DBP422935 Seated male with cape (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Reproduction of a mural showing musicians with rattles during a ceremony
452450 Reproduction of a mural showing musicians with rattles during a ceremony, from the Temple of Murals, Bonampak (wall painting) by Mayan (after); Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452443 Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Funerary urn from Monte Alban, 100-200 AD (ceramic)
452438 Funerary urn from Monte Alban, 100-200 AD (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info)

Jaguar, Olmec Culture (jade)
XBP394479 Jaguar, Olmec Culture (jade) by Pre-Columbian; height: 8.9 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Seated figure, Jalisco Culture (ceramic)
XBP394466 Seated figure, Jalisco Culture (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; 16.5 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Figurine, Chupicuaro Culture (ceramic)
XBP394461 Figurine, Chupicuaro Culture (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Tripod Vase, Late Xolalpan, 550-650 (stoneware)
REV411577 Tripod Vase, Late Xolalpan, 550-650 (stoneware) by Teotihuacan; Museo Beatriz de la Fuente, Teotihuacan, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Two seated figures, Nosara, Nicoya, 800-1100 (ceramic)
DBP424183 Two seated figures, Nosara, Nicoya, 800-1100 (ceramic) by Mesoamerican; Private Collection; (add.info.: left, 31cm high; right, 35cm high; ); Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Stela 1, Terminal Classic period (830-930 AD) (stone)
JPC352285 Stela 1, Terminal Classic period (830-930 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Seibal, Peten, Guatemala; (add.info.: Inscriptions bear the name Knife-Wing; ); out of copyright

House on platform (earthenware)
DBP422926 House on platform (earthenware) by Nayarit; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Mexican, out of copyright

Monkey effigy vessel, 1-300 (ceramic)
DBP424178 Monkey effigy vessel, 1-300 (ceramic) by Guanacaste-Nicoya Culture; height: 20 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764380 Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Effigy whistle, Guanacaste, 300-500 (ceramic)
DBP424179 Effigy whistle, Guanacaste, 300-500 (ceramic) by Mesoamerican; height: 24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

MS Hunter 242 f. 248v Picarus (Pizarro) presents Peru and Cortesius (Cortes) Nueva Espana
617896 MS Hunter 242 f.248v Picarus (Pizarro) presents Peru and Cortesius (Cortes) Nueva Espana, illustration from the from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper)

Preparations for the Battle of Buena Vista also known as the Battle of Angostura
6372831 Preparations for the Battle of Buena Vista also known as the Battle of Angostura, between General Zachary Taylor and General Antonio Lopez de Santa Annas troops, February 23

Funerary short-necked vase, Tonosi - El Indio phase, 300-500 AD (ceramic)
829383 Funerary short-necked vase, Tonosi - El Indio phase, 300-500 AD (ceramic) by Mesoamerican; height: 25 cm; National Museum of Anthropology, Panama; out of copyright

Standard Bearer, 15th-early 16th century (sandstone)
3526131 Standard Bearer, 15th-early 16th century (sandstone) by Aztec, (15th century); 80.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz)

Front Face of a Stela, Classic Period, Waka, Guatemala, 692 (limestone)
715069 Front Face of a Stela, Classic Period, Waka, Guatemala, 692 (limestone) by Mayan (7th century); 274.4x182.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Mesoamerica, Guatemala)

Crown of Montezuma (wool & feathers)
XBP343621 Crown of Montezuma (wool & feathers) by Aztec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Vessel for burning incense (terracotta)
REV411580 Vessel for burning incense (terracotta) by Teotihuacan; Museo Arqueologico de Teotihuacan, State of Mexico, Mexico; (add.info.: likeness of a quetzal bird; ); Mexican, out of copyright

Mask, Olmec Culture (wood)
XBP394474 Mask, Olmec Culture (wood) by Pre-Columbian; height: 17.1 cm; American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; (add.info)

Squash vessel (earthenware)
DBP422942 Squash vessel (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Seated male (earthenware) (pair to 422933)
DBP422938 Seated male (earthenware) (pair to 422933) by Nayarit; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Mexican, out of copyright

Seated female (earthenware)
DBP422932 Seated female (earthenware) by Nayarit; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Mexican, out of copyright

Seated chieftain (earthenware)
DBP422931 Seated chieftain (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Low relief of a ball game player, the ball, and the glyphs giving a description
452459 Low relief of a ball game player, the ball, and the glyphs giving a description, late Classic Period (700-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Yaxchilan, Chiapas State, Mexico; out of copyright

Low relief showing the Capture of Bolon Yoop by Kan Bahlam II, from Temple XVII, Palenque
452457 Low relief showing the Capture of Bolon Yoop by Kan Bahlam II, from Temple XVII, Palenque, 695 AD (stone) by Mayan; Museo de Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: K inich Kan Bahlam II)

Royal Jewels of Pacal, King of Palenque, late Classic Period (jade, shell & obsidan)
452453 Royal Jewels of Pacal, King of Palenque, late Classic Period (jade, shell & obsidan) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info.: The Royal Jewels of Pacal)

Reproduction of a mural showing noble men dressed for a ceremony
452451 Reproduction of a mural showing noble men dressed for a ceremony, from the Temple of Murals, Bonampak (wall painting) by Mayan (after); Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida

Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452441 Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Cap 63 and Cap 64, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas
XCF324377 Cap 63 and Cap 64, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

Goddess Coyolxauhqui (stone)
XBP232770 Goddess Coyolxauhqui (stone) by Aztec; height: 11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the one with the bells on her face ; ); Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Ms Hunter 242 f. 239v The Erection of the First Cross, from Historia de Tlaxcala
GUL232041 Ms Hunter 242 f.239v The Erection of the First Cross, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Sun Disk (stone)
XBP232372 Sun Disk (stone) by Aztec; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

El Castillo and the Nunnery (photo)
XBP232349 El Castillo and the Nunnery (photo) by Mayan (10th Century); Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Statue of a woman in ceremonial robes, Isle of Jaina (earthenware)
XBP232347 Statue of a woman in ceremonial robes, Isle of Jaina (earthenware) by Mayan; height: 13.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Incense burner (clay)
XBP232300 Incense burner (clay) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Artes Populares, Mexico; (add.info.: Sun god in jaws of Earth Monster; ); Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Palace and Observatory on mound, Maya, Late Classic Period (photo)
XBP231832 Palace and Observatory on mound, Maya, Late Classic Period (photo) by Mayan (7th century); Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

North-East relief, North Wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (stone)
JPC310149 North-East relief, North Wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Veracruz, El Tajin, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

North-West Relief, Totonac, North wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (photo)
JPC310148 North-West Relief, Totonac, North wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Veracruz, El Tajin, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Centre relied, Totonac, from the north wall, South Ball Court
JPC310146 Centre relied, Totonac, from the north wall, South Ball Court, Late Classic period (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Veracruz, El Tajin, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Battle of Cacaxtla, Late Classic period (mural)
JPC310113 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)

Aztec Altar, Late Post Classic (photo)
JPC310100 Aztec Altar, Late Post Classic (photo) by Aztec; Santa Cecilia, Acatitlan, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Vase from Calakmul, Early Classic period (ceramic)
JPC310051 Vase from Calakmul, Early Classic period (ceramic) by Mayan; Museo de Antropologia de Campeche, Mexico; 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.