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Dance of the Flyers or Pole Flying, Mexico
Dance of the Flyers (Danza de los Voladores) or Pole Flying (Palo Volador), ancient Mesoamerican ceremony. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843
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Ceremony Danza Ferrario Flyers Giulio Mesoamerica Mexico Palo Pole Ritual Totonac
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Mesoamerica with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle features the striking image of "Dance of the Flyers or Pole Flying," an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony. This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre, from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient, transports you back in time to witness the vibrant and mystical dance. Piece together history, art, and tradition with this engaging and rewarding puzzle experience.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Luigi Giarre for Giulio Ferrario's "Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World," published in Florence, Italy in 1843, depicts an intriguing ancient Mesoamerican ceremony known as the Dance of the Flyers or Pole Flying (Danza de los Voladores or Palo Volador). The ritual, deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Totonac people of Mexico, is believed to have been practiced for centuries to ensure the continuity of life and the prosperity of crops. The ceremony is characterized by five participants, each balancing at the ends of five ropes attached to a tall pole. In the image, the dancers, dressed in traditional attire, are shown in a suspended position, their bodies forming a star shape, as they spin around the pole. The dance is said to mimic the flight of the condor, a bird revered in Mesoamerican cultures for its freedom and strength. The Dance of the Flyers was not only a spiritual performance but also a social event, bringing together communities to celebrate their connection to the natural world and to honor their ancestors. The intricate details of the engraving, from the textures of the dancers' clothing to the intricately carved pole, offer a glimpse into the vibrant and complex history of Mesoamerican rituals and traditions. This illustration serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to influence and inspire us today, and the enduring power of art to transport us to another time and place.
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