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Telling a history of our world through objects

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Culture / Aztec, Maya And Central America

  1. 19th century Mexican Serape 19th century Mexican Serape Made in Mexico, a serape or (zerape) is a soft rectangular blanket with an opening in the middle for one's head. It is a ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Mexican codex map Mexican codex map Map of two Mexican towns, showing the impact of the Spanish conquest and survival of Mexican native society Contributed by The British Museum
  3. Double-headed serpent Double-headed serpent Aztec turquoise mosaic of a double-headed serpent, probably worn on the chest for ceremonial occasions Contributed by The British Museum
  4. Maya maize god statue Maya maize god statue Statue of a Maya maize god. Maize was the Maya's most important food and was worshipped as a god. Contributed by The British Museum
  5. Olmec stone mask Olmec stone mask A stone face made by Olmecs, the first Central American culture to build cities and develop writing. Contributed by The British Museum
  6. Maya relief of royal blood-letting Maya relief of royal blood-letting Maya temple carving of Lady Kab'al Xook, piercing her tongue to induce pain and provoke a visionary trance Contributed by The British Museum
  7. Taino ritual seat Taino ritual seat Wooden seat carved in the shape of an ancestor spirit by the Taino, one of the pre-European, native Caribbean peoples Contributed by The British Museum
  8. Sculpture of Huastec goddess Sculpture of Huastec goddess Sculpture of a goddess made by the Huastec people of Mexico, associated with the Aztec goddess of sexuality Contributed by The British Museum
  9. Ceremonial ballgame belt Ceremonial ballgame belt Stone version of a belt worn by players of a ball game, a popular sport in Mexico and Central America Contributed by The British Museum
  10. Carnival mask (Dominican Republic) Carnival mask (Dominican Republic) This is a (miniature) carnival mask from the Dominican Republic, bought on Sosua beach in the only souvenir shop (stall) ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Horatio Robley Maori Chief Watercolour Horatio Robley Maori Chief Watercolour Horatio Robley served in the New Zealand wars and while there painted many works including this portrait from 1866. Contributed by Museum
  12. Peruvian Chachapoyan Huaco Peruvian Chachapoyan Huaco Human shaped burial object that accompanied a Chacapoyan mummy on it’s trip to the afterlife Contributed by Museum
  13. Clay Statue from Central America Clay Statue from Central America Statue made of clay. I think it is Maya or of that region of Mexico It is probably extremely old. Whatever it is, ... Contributed by Individual

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