Sep 20- Like many Mesoamerican peoples, the Aztecs headquartered in Central. Confirmation of the importance of masks in Aztec culture comes from . The Aztec used masks during public ceremonies, religious festivals and even during battles.
The masks were objects of privilege and were also used as . Image and Metaphor in Mesoamerica Peter T. In Pre-columbian Mexico, Aztec masks followed a tradition of many cultures. To the right: Turquoise mosaic mask of the god Tezcatlipoca from the British Museum.
Aztec masks were used as ornaments, and were sometimes worn as part of a ritual, or in death as a death mask. Apr 20- Symbolism “just as the crown represents and gives effect to the sovereignty of a monarch, the magic power of the deity is represented by his . Mar 20- Media in category Mesoamerican masks. The following files are in this category, out of total.
Colima – Face Mask – Walters 482786. Aug 20- Media in category Mesoamerican mosaic masks. The following files are in this category, out of total.
Harkening back to Meso-American times, these Mayan masks invoke the mystery and exuberance of a raw and unadulterated culture.
