Prehispanic Collection

Codex Borgia. Ritual and divinatory mesoamerican manuscript written in Nahuatl before of the conquest of Mexico. It is related with the aztec calendar Tonalpohualli

Mexico. Uxmal. Pyramid of the Magician
Pyramid of the Magician. 6th-10th c. MEXICO. YUCATN. Uxmal. Puuc style. Maya art

Conquete the capital of the Aztec empire Tenochtitlan by the Spanish armees of the conquistador Hernan Cortes or
NWI4848469 Conquete the capital of the Aztec empire Tenochtitlan by the Spanish armees of the conquistador Hernan Cortes or Hernando Cortez (1485-1547), in 1521

The missionary father Vicente de Valverde addressed King Inca Atahualpa in 1532, 19th century (lithograph)
NWI4846312 The missionary father Vicente de Valverde addressed King Inca Atahualpa in 1532, 19th century (lithograph); (add.info)

Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v; 1480-1520) on his throne. Colour engraving
NWI4924186 Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v; 1480-1520) on his throne. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin)

View of the city of Tenochtitlan (or Mexico Tenochtitlan), as it was on the island located on Lake Texoco
NWI4876484 View of the city of Tenochtitlan (or Mexico Tenochtitlan), as it was on the island located on Lake Texoco, when it was the capital of the Aztec Empire, before 1521 - Colorized engraving

Inca city of Cuzco or Cusco (Peru) in 1556 after the Spanish conquest. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4848886 Inca city of Cuzco or Cusco (Peru) in 1556 after the Spanish conquest. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Meeting between Pizarro and Inca leader Atahualpa (1500-1533)
NWI4900862 Meeting between Pizarro and Inca leader Atahualpa (1500-1533).; (add.info.: Meeting between Pizarro and Inca leader Atahualpa (1500-1533).); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Indians of America: Inca teacher giving lessons to learn to keep accounts (compatbilite) with the help of a Quipu
NWI4900546 Indians of America: Inca teacher giving lessons to learn to keep accounts (compatbilite) with the help of a Quipu

The Aztec floating gardens (chinampas) of Lake Texcoco (Mexico), a network of cultivable artificial islands of
NWI4900110 The Aztec floating gardens (chinampas) of Lake Texcoco (Mexico), a network of cultivable artificial islands of the precolombian civilization, to provide vegetables and flowers

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905474 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905240 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905230 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905153 Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905710 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905494 Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

The Great Pyramid of Cholula (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4635655 The Great Pyramid of Cholula (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'America et d'Australia" by Friedrich Wilhelm

Statue of the Mexican god holding a corn epi. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4635733 Statue of the Mexican god holding a corn epi. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622083 Teocalli temple pyramid of the Aztecs, Mexico city. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Peru. Inca sun priest. Engraving by Labrousse in: Encyclopedie des voyages, by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, Paris
3434346 Peru. Inca sun priest. Engraving by Labrousse in: Encyclopedie des voyages, by Jacques Grasset de Saint Sauveur, Paris, 1810 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Perou. Coll. Part. Geography)

Precolumbian period
3499675 Precolumbian period; (add.info.: Precolumbian period. Mogollon Culture. Polychromed vasel in bird shape. From Casas Grandes (Chihuahua). Anthropology Museum of Mexico.); PHAS/UIG.

Precolumbian Period
3499673 Precolumbian Period; (add.info.: Precolumbian Period. Aztec. Huehuetl. Representacion made in stone of an Aztec drum. From Mexico DF. Anthropology Museum of Mexico.); PHAS/UIG.

Leather sandals with geometric pattern, from the pre-Columbian mochica or moche civilization (3rd century)
AIS5388758 Leather sandals with geometric pattern, from the pre-Columbian mochica or moche civilization (3rd century); Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru.

Musical instruments of the Aztecs, including types of sacred drums (vertical Huehuetl and horizontal Teponaztli)
FLO4622141 Musical instruments of the Aztecs, including types of sacred drums (vertical Huehuetl and horizontal Teponaztli) and percussion instruments (Ajacaxtli rattle)

Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622134 Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4622125 Ruins of the tombs of Mitla or Miguitlan, Mexico City. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Tlapallan Tower (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples
FLO4635707 Tlapallan Tower (Mexico). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)

Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)
7241695 Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish Dominican and missionary Vincent de Valverde (1498-1541)

Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473284 Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, c.1471/1476 - 1541)

Precolombian civilization: Guarani Indians (from the Amazonian regions of Brazil)
NWI4876889 Precolombian civilization: Guarani Indians (from the Amazonian regions of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay) set fire to an enemy village

Trapezoidal doorway leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905451 Trapezoidal doorway leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info)

Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905417 Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Ruins of Inca city and Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador
NWI4905173 Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador.; (add.info.: Reconstructed Inca dwelling amid the ruins at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains)

Precolombian civilization: statue of Aztec deity probably Tialoc. 16th century Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonette
JEB4908234 Precolombian civilization: statue of Aztec deity probably Tialoc. 16th century Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonette; Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonnette, Alps de Haute

Indian of America: bronze axe found in Machu Picchu (Peru) during the archeological expedition of 1915. College simile
NWI4900583 Indian of America: bronze axe found in Machu Picchu (Peru) during the archeological expedition of 1915. College simile.; (add.info.: Indian of America)

Indian of America: Temple of the Sun of the Incas in Cuzco, Peru, 16th century. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4900496 Indian of America: Temple of the Sun of the Incas in Cuzco, Peru, 16th century. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Indian of America: Temple of the Sun of the Incas in Cuzco)

The Maya Palace (House C, consecrated in 661) in Palenque (Mexico), 15th-16th century
NWI4900344 The Maya Palace (House C, consecrated in 661) in Palenque (Mexico), 15th-16th century. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: The Maya Palace (House C)

Indian of America: Aztec tiger knight in a cotton suit and a helmet made of wood after a model preserved in Spain
NWI4900171 Indian of America: Aztec tiger knight in a cotton suit and a helmet made of wood after a model preserved in Spain

Indian of America: Human sacrifice of the Azteques in ancient Mexico. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4900097 Indian of America: Human sacrifice of the Azteques in ancient Mexico. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Indian of America)

Reconstruction of the village Pueblo Bonito, ancestral site of the Precolombian Indians in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
NWI4898570 Reconstruction of the village Pueblo Bonito, ancestral site of the Precolombian Indians in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, as it was around 1250 BC

Portrait of the legendary impress Inca Mama Ocllo Huacco holding a spindle
NWI4924386 Portrait of the legendary impress Inca Mama Ocllo Huacco holding a spindle, symbol of the weaving she taught women - Colorisee engraving

The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables
AIS5378108 The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables, brought to Spain by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Gold Vase of Ceremony, Chimu art of the 12th-14th century (gold)
AIS5363115 Gold Vase of Ceremony, Chimu art of the 12th-14th century (gold); Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru; © Iberfoto.

Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving)
5313674 Vincent de Valverde, and the Inca emperor Atahualpa, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Dominican friar Vincenzo Di Valverde shows a book of scriptures to the indigenous Cape Atahcalpa)

Vincent de Valverde and ATAHUALPA, 1880 (engraving)
8766899 Vincent de Valverde and ATAHUALPA, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1498-1541, spanish dominican and missionary Vincent de Valverde)

The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma)
XEE5027231 The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma: 1466 - 1520)

Fernando Cortes, known as Hernando Cortes (or Hernand Cortez, 1485-1547), ordered the end of the practice of human
NWI4847272 Fernando Cortes, known as Hernando Cortes (or Hernand Cortez, 1485-1547), ordered the end of the practice of human sacrifices by the Aztec after the Spanish conquest in Mexico City

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Prehispanic Cultures: From the Sacred Codex Borgia to the Enigmatic Pyramid of the Magician" Step into a world long gone, where ancient civilizations thrived and left behind captivating remnants of their beliefs and traditions. The Codex Borgia unveils intricate rituals and divinatory practices that shaped Mesoamerican societies. Marvel at its vibrant illustrations, transporting you back in time. In Mexico's Uxmal, stand before the awe-inspiring Pyramid of the Magician. Its imposing structure whispers tales of forgotten ceremonies and sacred gatherings held by an enigmatic civilization lost to history. Feel their presence as you ascend its steps, connecting with a distant past. Mexico City reveals one of its most iconic symbols - Quetzalcoatl Snake - a mesmerizing representation of this revered deity from prehispanic times. Witness how it intertwines myth and reality, embodying both power and wisdom. The city itself holds secrets within its core - Mexico-Tenochtitlan rises again through artistic representations showcasing its grandeur. Immerse yourself in these depictions, capturing glimpses of life during this bustling metropolis' golden age. Teotihuacan culture introduces us to their God of Death through an exquisite sculpture found in MEXICO. Admire every detail carved by skilled hands; feel his omnipresence reminding us that even death was part of their spiritual journey. Colombia's Tierradentro Archaeological Park invites exploration into ancient tombs hidden deep within lush landscapes. Uncover mysteries buried beneath centuries-old earthworks while marveling at masterfully crafted artifacts revealing stories untold. Peru's Inca art showcases warriors immortalized on stone reliefs in Lima's National Museum – each stroke captures strength and valor passed down through generations. Stand before these works honoring those who defended their lands with unwavering bravery. Xochipilli emerges as the Mexica deity of love, games, and beauty.