People who conquered many neighboring peoples and thus created a large empire. Capital was Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) The Aztecs were subjugated in 1521 by the Spaniards with the help of oppressed neighboring peoples. In addition, a typhoid epidemic (imported from Europe), which killed 80% of the population of the multi-million state, raged. Many testimonies of the Aztec culture were destroyed afterwards.
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Death - Mummy
1816_Tod mummy
Watercolor 30x40
Interpretation of an Aztec template of a mummy depiction placed in the entrance to the Realm of the Dead
Inspired by a ca 1 m high incense burner from the Aztec culture, this watercolor was created with typical colors and decorations. The female goddess carries the corncobs in her hand.