MEXICO, Mexique — Une sculpture colorée représentant Tlaloc, le Dieu aztèque de la pluie, trouvée sur le site du Templo Mayor. Cet artefact bien conservé, avec ses détails polychromes vibrants, offre aux visiteurs un aperçu rare des pratiques artistiques et religieuses de la civilisation aztèque.
7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
11 janvier 2017
Lieu:
Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Photograph by David Coleman. This image showcases a remarkable polychrome sculpture of a chac mool, a type of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican sculpture, discovered at the Templo Mayor site in Mexico City. The figure, associated with the rain god Tlaloc, retains much of its original vibrant coloring, providing a rare and vivid glimpse into Aztec artistic practices. The chac mool is depicted in the characteristic semi-recumbent position, with its head turned to one side and a receptacle on its stomach, likely used for sacrificial offerings. The sculpture bears the distinctive attributes of Tlaloc, such as goggle-like eyes and fangs, painted in bold colors that may include blues, reds, and whites. This artifact, found near the entrance to Tlaloc's shrine within the Templo Mayor complex, dates back to the Aztec imperial period. Its excellent state of preservation, including the retention of original pigments, makes it an exceptionally valuable piece for understanding Aztec religious iconography and sculptural techniques. The chac mool's presence at this important religious site underscores Tlaloc's significance in Aztec cosmology as a deity associated with rain, agriculture, and fertility. Its discovery provides crucial insights into the rituals and beliefs surrounding this important Mesoamerican god. This colorful sculpture stands as a testament to the artistic sophistication of Aztec culture and serves as a tangible link to the complex religious practices of pre-Hispanic Mexico.
