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Antique Framed Print : MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Human sacrifice, after an Aztec Codex
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MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Human sacrifice, after an Aztec Codex
MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE.
Human sacrifice, after an Aztec Codex
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Media ID 12414708
Altar American Indian Aztec Calendar Chief Codex Death Deity Heart Human Sacrifice Latin America Latin American Life Loin Cloth Mesoamerica Mesoamerican Mexican Mexico Offer Precolumbian Sacrifice Stone Sun God Temalacatl Tribe Aztec Mythology
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 28.5cm x 29.4cm (11.2" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE" takes us on a journey back in time to the ancient Aztec civilization. The image, inspired by an Aztec Codex, vividly depicts one of the most intriguing aspects of their culture - human sacrifice. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness a solemn ritual taking place at an altar adorned with intricate carvings and symbols. A group of men, dressed in traditional loincloths, stand before a stone structure as they prepare to offer the ultimate sacrifice to their gods. The chief stands tall and authoritative, leading his tribe through this sacred ceremony. The atmosphere is both eerie and awe-inspiring as rays of sunlight pierce through the clouds above, casting an ethereal glow upon the scene. It serves as a reminder that life and death were intricately intertwined in Aztec mythology; sacrifices were made to appease deities such as the powerful Sun God. This thought-provoking print invites us to contemplate the complexities of Mesoamerican civilizations and their beliefs surrounding life's cyclical nature. It serves as a testament to Mexico's rich cultural heritage and its indigenous roots that continue to shape Latin American identity today. "MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE" offers viewers a glimpse into an ancient world where rituals merged with spirituality, reminding us of humanity's eternal quest for meaning amidst the mysteries of existence.
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