What were Aztec masks like? How were they used? What were they made of? Let's take a look at the world of ancient masks and discover the secrets behind them...

The skull is cut away at the back and lined with deer skin on which the movable jaw is hinged. Long deerskin straps would have allowed the skull to be worn as part of priestly regalia. Skull ornaments like this are depicted in the Mixtec Zouche-Nuttal Codex.

5 天之前 · Because the Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan was the largest and most sacred Aztec temple-pyramid in the Valley of Mexico, the presence of so many masks among the offerings buried there proves that masks, whether they were large or small, new or ancient, were highly valued by the Aztecs.

2022年11月12日 · The base for the mosaic is a human skull. The skull is cut away at the back and lined with deer skin on which the movable jaw is hinged. Long deerskin straps would have allowed the skull to be worn as part of priestly regalia. Skull ornaments like this are depicted in the Mixtec Zouche-Nuttal Codex.

2016年5月26日 · Eight masks made from human skulls were found at a temple in Tenochtitlán, Mexico, over three decades ago. Their purpose and origins have always been somewhat mysterious. But a new archaeological...

Miztec-Aztec, Mexico, AD 1400-1521 Masks of the major Aztec deities were probably worn by impersonators to enact scenes from creation stories and to recount the deeds of culture heroes. The protuberances visible on the surface allude to the boils said to have erupted on the face of the Sun God Tonatiuh when he dallied too long in the fiery depths.

6 天之前 · A mask was placed upon an ill person in order to direct divine power for their healing, and was not to be removed until they healed or died. A mask could also be placed upon the dead to not only conceal their true identity on the perilous journey to the next world, but also to act as their new identity.

Stone (acid lava) human face-shaped mask of Aztec deity Xipe Totec represented wearing a flayed human skin, with earplugs . The inside is carved with a scene depicting Xipe Totec with four arms and three of the hands holding objects.

2024年11月18日 · The artistry and symbolism of Aztec masks reflect the profound cultural and spiritual significance of this ancient civilization. Through their intricate designs and rich meanings, these masks continue to captivate and inspire, serving as a …

2021年12月15日 · English: Skull mask from Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan. It was made in the 15th century from the skull of a defeated elite warrior, two flint blades, sea shell, and pyrite. It was probably part of a ceremonial headdress or belt. Collection …