Aztec sculpture

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Aztec (Mexica) Gallery, INAH, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Art from Teotihuacan

Art was a huge part of the Mayan culture, and was often closely tied to religion. The Mayans mostly created sculptures, ceramic pieces and paintings, though few of the latter survived due to the humid climate of the region. Mayan sculpture was typically made out of stone, wood, stucco or precious stones. Some other materials were occasionally used, such as marine shells (particularly nacre). Many of the stone sculptures were inlaid with jade; most of those made with stucco were painted…

An Aztec Ehecatl Snake Figure (Figure / Statue) made of basalt measures 23 cm (9.1 in). Dated CA. A.D. 1400-1521, it originates from State of Mexico, is categorized as Ehecatl, Goddess 13 Serpent, and belongs to the Aztec / Mexica culture