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Censer with the image of the god Tlaloc. Ceramic
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Censer with the image of the god Tlaloc. Ceramic
Censer with the image of the god Tlaloc, the god of rain. Ceramic. Colima style (El Chanal). Early Postclassic Period (900-1250 AD). Western Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018
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This exquisite ceramic censer, dating back to the Early Postclassic Period between the 10th and 13th centuries, showcases the image of the Mesoamerican god Tlaloc. Originally hailing from the Colima region in western Mexico, this masterpiece is an exemplary representation of the Colima style, specifically the El Chanal variant. Tlaloc, the deity of rain, was a significant figure in the pre-Columbian civilizations of Mexico, particularly the Aztecs and other Mesoamerican cultures. The censer's intricate design depicts Tlaloc with his characteristic features: a bearded face, large ears adorned with feathers, and a headdress adorned with jade and shells. The god is also shown holding a gourd rattle and a double-headed serpent, symbolizing the duality of water and the power to bring both life-giving rain and destructive floods. Censers like this one were essential tools in Mesoamerican rituals and ceremonies, used to burn incense and perfumes as offerings to the gods. The ceramic material, with its rich, earthy tones and fine details, adds to the sacredness and significance of the object. This censer is now a cherished piece in the Museum of the Americas in Madrid, Spain, providing a glimpse into the vibrant pre-Columbian civilizations that once thrived on the American continent.
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