Museums are closed today — so I’ve stayed in all day to work on the computer. Taking a little break, I’ll upload some photos from the Anthropology Museum (the largest museum in Latin America). One of the greatest results that came out of the Mexican Revolution (1910-20) was a real dedication to public art and education. The National museums are free every Sunday and relative to other Latin American countries I’ve visited, books are inexpensive. Anyway, here are some photos.
Courtyard of the Anthropology Museum:
The lower floor is dedicated to archaeological cultures from the various regions of Mexico. I took a few photos, but there is just too much stuff!
Aztec culture
When the Aztecs arrived in the Valley of Mexico, the area was already settled by competing city states. The Aztecs came in as mercenaries and were given the worst piece of real estate left — a small, snake infested, rocky island. Here’s an artists view of what the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, might have looked like:
Over time, the Aztecs conquered all the other cities through military tactics, strategic alliances, and diplomacy. Ooops! sorry, I’m falling into lecture mode! I always do that . . .
The goddess Coatlicue (Mother of the Gods)
Offerings found at the Templo Mayor
Maya Culture
Here’s a ceramic Iguana . . . . reminds of our pet Iguana, Spike (RIP)
This photo is for my friend Mary Willis, Dental Anthropologist
If I weren’t so freaked by going to the dentist, I think I would have jewels put in my teeth!
Here’s a real cutie!
Musical Instruments:
Conch Shell Trumpet
Ceramic Drum
Flutes
Modern Ceramic Piece
There are too many things to post!! I’ll have to stop here.
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