aztec art

Shaped like a florid shell, this sculpture of a merlon is crafted by Mexico's Elisa Camarena. "This type of merlons adorned the calmécac, which were schools for the sons of the Aztec nobility where they studied to become priests, warriors, judges, governors, etc.," explains Camarena. The beige sculpture contrasts with the brown pinewood stand.

Working in clay, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association depict the intense features of Huehueteotl, the first god of the Aztecs. One of the most respected, he is the old god, the god of fire, the god that gave rise to the other deities in the pre-Hispanic pantheon. On his head, a tray holds glowing embers while his wrinkled visage attest to the god's great age.

Working in ceramic, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association recreate the elaborate stone sculpture known as the "Aztec Calendar" or "Sun Stone." Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices.

Towering majestically at Mexico City’s National Anthropology Museum, the Tlaloc Monolith comes home in this exquisite ceramic figurine crafted by the talented hands of the Angel Ceron Artisan Association. This miniature masterpiece captures the powerful essence of the Aztec god of rain, lightning and water in stunning detail, transforming a celebrated public artwork into an intimate treasure for your personal collection. Each carefully rendered feature honors the cultural significance of this revered deity, making it not just a decorative piece but a meaningful connection to the country’s rich Aztec heritage.

Clay reveals the intense features of Huehuetéotl, the first god of the Aztecs. One of the most respected, he is the old god, the god of fire, the god that gave rise to the other deities in the pre-Hispanic pantheon. At his feet, an anfre holds glowing embers, while his wrinkled visage attest to the god's great age. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association masterfully recreate this important icon from Mexico's pre-Hispanic past.

In 1901, a cat sculpture was discovered in the mansion of the Marquee of Apartado, just to the west of the principal temple of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association replicate the océlotl (ocelot or "little tiger"), associated with warriors. The original is thought to have received the hearts of sacrificial victims whose blood was necessary to feed the hungry sun.