Symbols of gods on Aztec pottery
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Symbols of gods on Aztec pottery
Statues depicting eagle or jaguar helmets sacred dogs like Soloitz Kuntli and jaguars and practical objects such as whistles flutes and rattles are examples of artistic expression. While modern Mexican folk artists continue to produce these traditional pottery and ceramics to meet the demands of contemporary collectors the types of miniature statues commonly found include deities reflecting the cycles of nature and beliefs in the afterlife are also prominent features.
Aztec ceramic statues and handcrafted pottery depicting gods warriors and various animals are also noteworthy. Ancient artisans created these pottery and ceramics for use in rituals and daily life. Local natural clay pottery and ceramics painted in shades of red black or white are predominantly featured in geometric patterns. Figures such as Tlalog god of rain and Miktlante Guhtli god of death are distinguished by striking shapes repeating lines and culturally symbolic motifs.
This ancient terracotta statue depicts a woman wearing traditional clothing from the Classic Mesoamerican culture of the period 450–600 AD from the El Faisán region of Veracruz state Mexico.
Guardians of the souls of the deceased are often depicted or sculpted as human skeletons or figures with skulls adorned with feather and paper ornaments. Two important deities in Aztec mythology are the jaguar god the first being the god of rain which bestows fertility and life and this large feline is associated with Tezcatlipoca the powerful god of night and the smoke mirror.
An ancient terracotta sculpture of Xipe Totec the Aztec god of agriculture fertility and the shedding of leaves is on display at the Museo del Templo Mayor in Mexico City Mexico.
This Aztec ceramic jaguar statue depicts the elite Aztec jaguar warrior ocelotle or Tezcatlipoca the god of night in animal form. Aztec beliefs held that wearing jaguar skins bestowed strength and courage. Jaguar warriors were the highest-ranking members of the Aztec army they had to capture many enemies in battle to rise to this rank. This spiritual power is represented by the elite Aztec jaguar warrior ocelotle or Tezcatlipoca the god of night in animal form in this clay and ceramic replica.
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