Prehispanic Collection (#4)

Kero with fautastic birds adn dragon motifs, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068459 Kero with fautastic birds adn dragon motifs, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 16.67 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with palm trees and flowers, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068456 Kero with palm trees and flowers, mid 17th-late 18th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 17.31 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero, late 16th-mid 18th century (wood, metal & paint)
1068454 Kero, late 16th-mid 18th century (wood, metal & paint) by Incan; 15.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with geometric design, 1435-1600 (ceramic, slips)
1068453 Kero with geometric design, 1435-1600 (ceramic, slips) by Incan; 11.27 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Late Horizon, Inca period); The Nora and John Wise Collection

Kero: Plowing with Oxen, early 17th-mid 18th century (wood, metal, cane & paint)
1068458 Kero: Plowing with Oxen, early 17th-mid 18th century (wood, metal, cane & paint) by Incan; 18.42 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Kero with cerimonial scene and Inca key tocapu, late 16th-mid 17th century (wood, lacquer-like paint)
1068457 Kero with cerimonial scene and Inca key tocapu, late 16th-mid 17th century (wood, lacquer-like paint) by Incan; 15.88 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Post-Conquest Inca)

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature)
BEN5463323 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Quauhtenco and Mayenatzin punish traitors, 16th century (miniature) by Spanish School

Codex of the conquest of Mexico - miniature from the Florentine Manuscript "Storia degli Aztechi"
BEN5463357 Codex of the conquest of Mexico - miniature from the Florentine Manuscript "Storia degli Aztechi" (History of the Aztecs) by Bernardino de Sahagun

Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Corn Harvest, 1569-1575 (miniature)
BEN5463416 Codex of the conquest of Mexico: Corn Harvest, 1569-1575 (miniature) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
FLO4622025 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
GIA4813929 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Pre-Columbian civilization: Aztec statue of the god Xiuhtecuhtli made of volcanic stone. Dim. 33 cm
JEB4908278 Pre-Columbian civilization: Aztec statue of the god Xiuhtecuhtli made of volcanic stone. Dim. 33 cm. Museum of the Valley

Battle of Otumba on July 7, 1520 in Mexico"(painting, 17th century)
LRI4668718 Battle of Otumba on July 7, 1520 in Mexico" (painting, 17th century) by Spanish School, (17th century); Palacio Real de Madrid

Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum)
XIR148820 Detail from a Mayan codex (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; South American, out of copyright

The Pyramid of Cholula, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramid of Cholula, 1890. The Great Pyramid of Cholula was an important religious and mythical centre in prehispanic times

Mexico City. Quetzalcoatl Snake
MEXICO. Mexico City. National Museum of Anthropology. Teotihuacan Hall. Quetzalcoatl Snake. Aztec art. Sculpture

Representation of the city of Mexico (Mexico-Tenochtitlan). Divided into two neighborhoods. One called Tlatelulco (a), where most of the population lived, and the other Mexico (e)

Colombia. Tierradentro. Archaeological Park
COLOMBIA. Inza. Archaeological park of Tierradentro. Loma de Segovia. Hypogeum decorated with geometric forms, 6th-10th c. Formation period of Tierradentro Culture. Maya art. Architecture

Seated Ballplayer, 1st century BC-3rd century CE (ceramic)
7393883 Seated Ballplayer, 1st century BC-3rd century CE (ceramic) by Mexican School, Ameca-Etzatlan Jalisco, (100 BC-250); 48.3--33--23.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Standing Ballplayer, 1st century BC-3rd century CE (ceramic)
7394126 Standing Ballplayer, 1st century BC-3rd century CE (ceramic) by Mexican School, Ameca-Etzatlan Jalisco, (100 BC-250); 28.3--13.7--12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Lidded tetrapod bowl with paddler and peccaries, c 200-450 AD (ceramic and cinnabar)
1069828 Lidded tetrapod bowl with paddler and peccaries, c 200-450 AD (ceramic and cinnabar) by Mayan; 30.48 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Early Classic period)

Mayan deity statue from Mexico isolated on white background
7277346 Mayan deity statue from Mexico isolated on white background by Mayan; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayan deity statue from Mexico isolated on white background); © Imagebroker

Stone relief in the palace (El Palacio), Mayan ruins, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Central America
7281059 Stone relief in the palace (El Palacio), Mayan ruins, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Central America by Pre-Columbian; Palenque, Chiapas State

Mayan god statue from Mexico isolated on white background
7277344 Mayan god statue from Mexico isolated on white background by Mayan; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayan god statue from Mexico isolated on white background); © Imagebroker

Fragment of a Christian calendar in Aztec writing - after "Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland", 1810
LSE4093984 Fragment of a Christian calendar in Aztec writing - after " Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland", 1810. Alexander Von Humboldt (Alexandre de Humboldt)

Defense system of the indian huts by a double row of tree trunks planted around
LRI4624998 Defense system of the indian huts by a double row of tree trunks planted around. The severed heads of enemies are placed at the top (Engraving, 1595) by Bry

The temple of the inscriptions
LRI4679921 The temple of the inscriptions by Mayan (7th-10th century); Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

Tours de forces (acrobatics) chez les anciens mexicains - in "The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820
LSE4109490 Tours de forces (acrobatics) chez les anciens mexicains - in " The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed

How the Incas married the princes of blood - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820
LSE4108282 How the Incas married the princes of blood - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Anciens mexicains faisant le pain - in "Le Costume Antique et Moderne", by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4105125 Anciens mexicains faisant le pain - in " Le Costume Antique et Moderne", by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

Topiltzin (high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations) making a human sacrifice - in "The Ancient
LSE4105104 Topiltzin (high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations) making a human sacrifice - in " The Ancient and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Palace of the Incas called Callo - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820
LSE4108286 Palace of the Incas called Callo - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Hieroglyphic manuscript depicting the goddess Cihuacohuatl - in "The Old
LSE4108284 Hieroglyphic manuscript depicting the goddess Cihuacohuatl - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Ancient Perusians (Incas) in front of a moon eclipse - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
LSE4096261 Ancient Perusians (Incas) in front of a moon eclipse - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Representation of Tenochtitlan, former Aztec capital that was shot dead by Cortes in 1521
LSE4113075 Representation of Tenochtitlan, former Aztec capital that was shot dead by Cortes in 1521. In " The old and modern costume", 1819-1820 by Jules Ferrario

Reading, 1640 (Watercolour)
LRI4668896 Reading, 1640 (Watercolour) by Garcia Panes, Diego (1730-1811); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico, Mexico; (add.info)

Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820
LSE4108281 Clemence de Mayta-Capac (Incas) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Musique des Ancientes Mexicains - in "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed
LSE4109489 Musique des Ancientes Mexicains - in " Le Costume Ancien et Moderne", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed

Ancient Perusians (Incas) in front of a moon eclipse - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
GIA4816795 Ancient Perusians (Incas) in front of a moon eclipse - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Topiltzin (high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations) making a human sacrifice - in "The ancient
GIA4701425 Topiltzin (high priest of ancient Mexican civilizations) making a human sacrifice - in " The ancient and modern costume" by J. ferrario, 1819 - 1820. Bibl. Arts Deco

Sacrificial Combat of Ancient Mexico in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 (engraving)
LSE4096256 Sacrificial Combat of Ancient Mexico in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 (engraving) by Ferrario

Fortress of the Incas near the village of Cannar - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
LSE4108289 Fortress of the Incas near the village of Cannar - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819 - 1820 by Ferrario

Manco-Capac and Queen Caya gather the Indians (Incas) - in "The Old and Modern Costume"by Jules Ferrario
LSE4108276 Manco-Capac and Queen Caya gather the Indians (Incas) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Jules Ferrario, 1819-1820 by Ferrario

Porteresse Inca - in "The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan
LSE4109495 Porteresse Inca - in " The Antique and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario, ed. Milan by Ferrario

The Cacique de Tabasco offers young Mexican girls to Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547)
LSE4105252 The Cacique de Tabasco offers young Mexican girls to Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) - in " The Old and Modern Costume" by Dr

Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c)
LSE4105167 Atahualpa (c.1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c.1478-1541), 1815 (colour litho) by Ferrario

Siecle, year & Mexican months represented by figures (sun, moon) - in "The Ancient and Modern Costume"
LSE4101542 Siecle, year & Mexican months represented by figures (sun, moon) - in " The Ancient and Modern Costume", 1819-1820, by Dr. Jules Ferrario

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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.