Zapotec Collection

RIVERA: PRE-COLUMBIAN LIFE. The Zapotec Civilization. Mural, c1925, by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Temple of Kukulkan, usually known El Castillo
Temple of Kukulkan, usually referred to as El Castillo ( the castle ), Chichen Itza, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, some tourists appears on the image

Aztec: page from Vienna Nahua manuscript of Zapotec origin. Lithograph

Stela with fragment of calendar, possibly part of a sundial, the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper)
650531 Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 50.5x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zapoteka Indian, Mexico. Winold Reiss (1886-1953). Pastel on paper

Zapotec Indians converting to Christianity, Mexico, 16th century (woodcut)
3521794 Zapotec Indians converting to Christianity, Mexico, 16th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Spanish woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vase decorated with human head. Ceramics, Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Vase with human figure of feline traits. Ceramic. Zapotec culture (Monte Alban III). Early and Middle Classic Period (100-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Statuette of a Scribe, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452439 Statuette of a Scribe, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Stone idol of the Rain God Cocijo, plate from Ancient Monuments of Mexico
STC95315 Stone idol of the Rain God Cocijo, plate from Ancient Monuments of Mexico, 1866 (litho) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875) (after)

A staircase set in a wall, Late Post-Classic Period (photo)
XBP236905 A staircase set in a wall, Late Post-Classic Period (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Yagul, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Aerial view of the city, Late Post-Classic Period (photo)
XBP236902 Aerial view of the city, Late Post-Classic Period (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Yagul, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452443 Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Funerary urn from Monte Alban, 100-200 AD (ceramic)
452438 Funerary urn from Monte Alban, 100-200 AD (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; (add.info)

Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452441 Funerary urn, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Incense burner, late Formative Period (600 BC-200 AD) (ceramic)
452444 Incense burner, late Formative Period (600 BC-200 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; (add.info.: The thick lips turned outwards show an Olmec influence)

Profile of a Zapotec man, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic)
452440 Profile of a Zapotec man, late Classic Period (700-1000 AD) (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Regional de Oaxaca, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Funerary urn from tomb 77, Monte Alban, 100-200 AD (ceramic)
452437 Funerary urn from tomb 77, Monte Alban, 100-200 AD (ceramic) by Zapotec; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Aerial view of the city, Late Post-Classic Period (photo)
XBP236904 Aerial view of the city, Late Post-Classic Period (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Yagul, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

A doorway with carved heads, Late Post-Classic Period (photo)
XBP236901 A doorway with carved heads, Late Post-Classic Period (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Yagul, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Remains of the city walls, Late Post-Classic Period (photo)
XBP236900 Remains of the city walls, Late Post-Classic Period (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Yagul, Oaxaca State, Mexico; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico. February 1860. Creator: Desire Charnay
Second Palace at Mitla, Mexico. February 1860

Zapotec Indians dancing

Figure of the classic period from Monte Alban

Detail of sculptural reliefs in buildings of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Detail of a sculptural relief on a rock representing a man with a large earring, at his left the representation of a hand in the ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban

View of the stepped stone pyramid of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Partial view of the ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban

Partial view of the archaeological ruins of the ancient city of Monte Alban

A page from the Vienna manuscript of Zapothec origin, 1901
A page from the Vienna manuscript of Zapotec origin, 1901. The Zapotec civilization was an indigenous pre-Columbian culture that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in southern Mexico

Pottery. Bat-God: pottery with red paint. Zapotec culture, Mexico, 300-900 AD. (A branch of Aztec cu)
Camazotz, Bat-God, pottery with red paint, Zapotec culture, Mexico, 300-900. The cult of Camazotz began around 100 BCE among the Zapotec Indians in what is the modern-day Mexican state of Oaxaca

Zapotec pottery vessel of a priest, 4th century
Zapotec brown pottery vessel of a priest holding a sacrificial knife, 4th century

Zapotec pottery figure of an old man god, 5th century
Zapotec pottery figure of an old man god, from the British Museum, 5th century

Zapotec statuette of the god of lightning and rain, from the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh

Zapotec statuette of a bat-god
Zapotec statuette of the bat-god Camazotz

Page from the Vienna Nahua manuscript of Zapotec origin, Mexico

Pottery Mask of a Bat, grey with red and white paint, Zapotec, Mexico, 300-900. The Zapotec civilization was an indigenous pre-Columbian civilization that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in

Pre-Columbian America. Zapotec culture
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Architectural Sculpture Fragment 700-1000 Mexico
Architectural Sculpture Fragment, c. 700-1000. Mexico, Oaxaca, Zapotec. Unfired clay, covered with painted stucco; overall: 22.8 x 12.5 x 13 cm (9 x 4 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Mexico, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, pre-Columbian archaeological site, built 600 BC by the Zapotecs

MEXICO: VAMPIRE GODDESS. Bat vampire goddess. Black ceramic figure typical of the Zapotec culture, from Monte Alban
MEXICO: VAMPIRE GODDESS. Bat vampire goddess. Black ceramic figure typical of the Zapotec culture, from Monte Albán, Oaxaca, c100 A.D

Mexico / Mitla
Zapotec temple (plate 1 of 2)

View of Mitla ruins, Oaxaca, Mexico.Digital composite of two images.Images taken outdoors, daylight

ChichA n Itza archeological site - Panoramic view
Chichen Itza archeological site - Yucatan Peninsula

MEXICO: MITLA, c1852. Ruins of the great hall of the Zapotec ruins of Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico. Photographed by Desire Charnay, c1852

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The Zapotec civilization, known for its rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels, has left an indelible mark on pre-Columbian life in Mexico. Diego Rivera's mural at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City beautifully depicts the grandeur of this ancient civilization. The Temple of Kukulkan, also called El Castillo, stands tall as a testament to their architectural prowess. The Vienna Nahua manuscript showcases the intricate artistry and storytelling skills of the Zapotec people through lithographs. A stela with a fragment of a calendar reveals their advanced understanding of timekeeping and celestial movements. Exploring Mitla takes us back in time to witness the exquisite craftsmanship displayed on vases adorned with human heads and figures with feline traits. These ceramics reflect the artistic sensibilities that were deeply ingrained in Zapotec culture. Monte Alban, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers breathtaking views from its central square and provides insights into how this civilization thrived centuries ago. The statuette of a scribe from the late Classic Period is evidence of their intellectual pursuits and dedication to record-keeping. One cannot overlook the stone idol depicting Cocijo, the Rain God - a symbol revered by the Zapotecs for fertility and agricultural abundance. This plate from Ancient Monuments of Mexico captures its magnificence perfectly. The legacy left behind by the Zapotec civilization continues to fascinate archaeologists, historians, and art enthusiasts alike. Their contributions have shaped Mexican history profoundly while leaving us captivated by their remarkable achievements across various fields such as art, architecture, astronomy, and spirituality.