Mesoamerican Collection (#5)

Footed Pipe with Fluted Relief Design, c. 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Footed Pipe with Fluted Relief Design, c. 400 B.C

Gourd-Shaped Vessel, c. 500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Gourd-Shaped Vessel, c. 500 B.C

Female Figurine, 700 / 600 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Female Figurine, 700/600 B.C

Double-Faced Female Figurine, 500 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Double-Faced Female Figurine, 500/400 B.C

Female Figurine, 500 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Female Figurine, 500/400 B.C

Female Figure, 500 / 400 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, 500/400 B.C

Tripod Vessel, A. D. 900 / 1100. Creator: Unknown
Tripod Vessel, A.D. 900/1100

Basin, 1650 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Basin, 1650/1750

Mirror with Jaguar or Coyote Mosaic, A. D. 500 / 600. Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Jaguar or Coyote Mosaic, A.D. 500/600

Standing Figure, c. A. D. 400. Creator: Unknown
Standing Figure, c. A.D. 400

Pair of Ear Plugs with Face of Figure in Interior, A. D. 300 / 750 A. D. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Ear Plugs with Face of Figure in Interior, A.D. 300/750 A.D

Ritual Mask, A. D. 300 / 750. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Mask, A.D. 300/750

Bowl Depicting a Female Figure with Shield and Darts Motifs, A. D. 300 / 600
Bowl Depicting a Female Figure with Shield and Darts Motifs, A.D. 300/600

Tripod Vessel with a Blowgunner Scene, A. D. 300 / 500. Creator: Unknown
Tripod Vessel with a Blowgunner Scene, A.D. 300/500

Mask from an Incense Burner Portraying the Old Deity of Fire, A. D. 450 / 750
Mask from an Incense Burner Portraying the Old Deity of Fire, A.D. 450/750

Double-Chambered Vessel, A. D. 100 / 700. Creator: Unknown
Double-Chambered Vessel, A.D. 100/700

Bowl, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, 1800/50

Shaving Dish, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Shaving Dish, 1800/50

Plate, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Plate, 1800/50. Glazed earthenware plate decorated with stylized leaves and flowers in red, yellow, green, dark blue, and white

Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775 / 1825. Creator: Unknown
Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775/1825

Jardiniere, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Jardiniere, 1800/50

Jardiniere, 1700 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Jardiniere, 1700/75

Chocolate Jar with Iron-locked Lid, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Chocolate Jar with Iron-locked Lid, 1725/75

Head of a Female, c. 600 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female, c. 600 B.C

Vase Depicting a Phoenixlike Bird, 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Vase Depicting a Phoenixlike Bird, 1700/50

Large Plate, 1775 / 1825. Creator: Unknown
Large Plate, 1775/1825

Cylindrical Seal with Flower-like Motif, Possibly 1200-200 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Cylindrical Seal with Flower-like Motif, Possibly 1200-200 B.C

Polychrome Tiles Depicting Male and Female Figures in Contemporary Dress Surrounded by Abstract Foliage, 1700/1750

Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape, 1675 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape, 1675/1750

Pair of Earspools with Face in Interior, Possibly AD 450 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Earspools with Face in Interior, Possibly AD 450/1000

Urn, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Urn, 1675/1700

Mural Fragment Representing a Ritual of World Renewal, A. D. 500 / 600. Creator: Unknown
Mural Fragment Representing a Ritual of World Renewal, A.D. 500/600. Frament of a mural from the city of Teotihuacan mural painted in red

Jar with Vertical Flowing Bands and Vines with Sunflowerlike Blossoms, 1700 / 50
Jar with Vertical Flowing Bands and Vines with Sunflowerlike Blossoms, 1700/50

Earflare, Possibly 500 B. C. / A. D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Earflare, Possibly 500 B.C./A.D. 1000

Miniature Mask, A. D. 1300 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Mask, A.D. 1300/1400

Figurine, c. A. D. 400. Creator: Unknown
Figurine, c. A.D. 400

Seated Male Figure Leaning Forward with Arms Crossed over Knees, c. A. D. 200
Seated Male Figure Leaning Forward with Arms Crossed over Knees, c. A.D. 200

Standing Female Figure, c. A. D. 200. Creator: Unknown
Standing Female Figure, c. A.D. 200

Standing Female Figure, A. D. 100 / 300. Creator: Unknown
Standing Female Figure, A.D. 100/300

House Model Depicting a Ritual Feast, 100 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
House Model Depicting a Ritual Feast, 100 B.C./A.D. 300

Whistle in the Form of the Head of a Jaguar, Possibly A. D. 250 / 900. Creator: Unknown
Whistle in the Form of the Head of a Jaguar, Possibly A.D. 250/900

Model Depicting a Ritual Center, A. D. 100 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Model Depicting a Ritual Center, A.D. 100/800

Shell, Possibly an Arm Band, Incised with Profile Head Framed by Geometric Motifs... c
Shell, Possibly an Arm Band, Incised with Profile Head Framed by Geometric Motifs (Fragment), c. A.D. 1200

Funerary Cheek-Piercing Ritual, 200 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Cheek-Piercing Ritual, 200 B.C./A.D. 300

House Model with Ritual Feast, 100 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
House Model with Ritual Feast, 100 B.C./A.D. 300

Seated Female Figure Holding a Bowl on Her Lap, 100 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
Seated Female Figure Holding a Bowl on Her Lap, 100 B.C./A.D. 300

Small Fluted Bottle with Neck in Form of a Figure Holding Arms to Chest, c. A. D. 200
Small Fluted Bottle with Neck in Form of a Figure Holding Arms to Chest, c. A.D. 200

Seated Figure Playing a Rasp, c. A. D. 100. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figure Playing a Rasp, c. A.D. 100

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"Mesoamerican Marvels: Exploring Diego Rivera's Captivating Murals and Mexico's Rich History" Step into the world of Mesoamerica through the mesmerizing murals of renowned artist Diego Rivera. One such masterpiece, "Detroit, " captures the essence of the booming automobile industry in 1930s America. With intricate details, Rivera showcases the power and innovation that defined this era. In another mural titled "Day of the Dead, " located at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education, Rivera delves into a beloved Mexican tradition. The vibrant feast celebrates life and honors ancestors with colorful altars adorned with marigolds and sugar skulls. Through his artistry, Rivera immortalizes this cultural celebration. Rivera also pays homage to pre-Columbian civilizations like the Zapotec in his mural at Mexico City's Ministry of Public Education. This captivating piece from 1925 depicts their rich history and achievements, showcasing their advanced society long before European colonization. The Detroit Institute of Arts houses yet another stunning work by Rivera - a detailed section from his automotive industry mural. Here, he skillfully portrays workers laboring amidst towering machinery, symbolizing both progress and human struggle during an industrial revolution. Travel back even further in time to Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) during Spanish conquest through a vividly colored woodcut from 1556. This artwork provides a glimpse into the grandeur that once graced these ancient streets before foreign influence reshaped its landscape forever. Juan O Gorman's mural depicting Miguel Hidalgo's call for revolution on September 16th, 1810 is another powerful representation of Mexican history. It captures the spirit and bravery that fueled Mexico's fight for independence against colonial rule. Returning to Diego Rivera’s "Detroit" mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts reveals its central scene - an awe-inspiring depiction highlighting every aspect of American automobile production during that era. From assembly lines to bustling factories, Rivera showcases the magnitude of this industry's impact.