Mexica’s work is defined by its mexica (aztec) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Coronation Stone of Moctezuma Xocoyotzin
Maker unknown (Mexica, Aztec) Probably Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), Mexico

Ritual Impersonator of the Deity Xipe Totec
Aztec (Mexica) Possibly central Veracruz, Mexico

Head of Xilonen, the Goddess of Young Maize
Aztec (Mexica) Tenochtitlan, Mexico

Flower-Shaped Ear Ornaments
Aztec (Mexica) Tenochtitlan, Mexico

Earflare with Flower-like Modeled Relief
Aztec (Mexica) Valley of Mexico, Mexico

Ear Ornament or Spindle Whorl with Modeled Design
Aztec (Mexica) Valley of Mexico, Mexico

Ear Ornament or Spindle Whorl with Modeled Design
Aztec (Mexica) Valley of Mexico, Mexico

Ear Ornament or Spindle Whorl with Modeled Frog Motifs
Aztec (Mexica) Valley of Mexico, Mexico

Ear Ornament or Spindle Whorl with Modeled Design
Aztec (Mexica) Valley of Mexico, Mexico

Stamp Depicting a Plant-like Motf
Possibly Zapotec or Aztec (Mexica) Mexico

Aztec
Donal Hord American, 1902–1966

Aztec Creek
Eliot Porter American, 1901–1990

The Aztecs before the scientists, plate 211 from Actualités
Honoré Victorin Daumier French, 1808-1879

Aztecs of the State of Mexico, from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984

Aztecs of the State of Mexico, from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida (Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984) published by Pocahontas Press (American, 20th century) printed by The Lakeside Press (American, 20th century) silkscreen by C. W. Belden and Associates (American, 20th century)

Codex Espangliensis: From Columbus to the Border Patrol
Enrique Chagoya (American, born Mexico, 1953) Guillermo Gómez-Peña (American, born Mexico, 1955) Bookwork by Felicia Rice (American, born 1954)

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