Indigenous america

By mellycarr99
  • Period: 1000 BCE to

    Indigenous america

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  • Mar 16, 725

    Yaxchilán. Chiapas, Mexico. Maya. 725 C.E. Limestone (architectural complex).

    Yaxchilán. Chiapas, Mexico. Maya. 725 C.E. Limestone (architectural complex).
    This is a picture of one of the lintels found in the Yaxchilán, which at the time of its use was a Maya center. These lintels were the basic system of records, including text and images. This particular one represents Bird Jaguar the Mayan's best builder, during his reign many buildings were commissioned or remodeled.
  • Mar 16, 1070

    Great Serpent Mound. Adams County, southern Ohio. Mississippian (Eastern Woodlands). c. 1070 C.E

    Great Serpent Mound. Adams County, southern Ohio. Mississippian (Eastern Woodlands). c. 1070 C.E
    The Great Serpent Mound measures approximately 1,300 feet in length and ranges from one to three feet in height. This monument gives us a look into the spiritual beliefs of the native peoples of the time period. Some believe a serpent or lizard has supernatural powers.The head of the serpent aligns with the summer solstice sunset, and the tail points to the winter solstice sunrise. Many believe this to be the work of the Fort Ancient culture who lived in the Ohio Valley.
  • Mar 16, 1428

    Ruler's feather headdress (probably of Motecuhzoma II). Mexica (Aztec). 1428-1520 C.E. Feathers (quetzal and cotinga) and gold

    Ruler's feather headdress (probably of Motecuhzoma II). Mexica (Aztec). 1428-1520 C.E. Feathers (quetzal and cotinga) and gold
    This piece is believed to have belonged to Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor during the Spanish Conquest. It's made from quetzal and other feathers mounted on a base of gold and precious stones. Originally, a golden bird’s beak was attached to the headdress. The actual origin of this piece is still being disputed between researchers, thought the general consensus is that it belongs Moctezuma.
  • Mar 16, 1440

    Maize cobs. Inka. c. 1440-1533 C.E. Sheet metal/repoussé, metal alloys.

    Maize cobs. Inka. c. 1440-1533 C.E. Sheet metal/repoussé, metal alloys.
    Ancient writings describe Korikancha (the sun god) as having a garden of golden plants with leaves of beaten gold and stems of silver. These sculptures were used for harvest festivals as a way to pray to the sun god for good crops that year. This is an example of Inka visual expression which often depicted naturalistic forms in small-scale metal objects. This Maize cob was once a part of a much large golden garden that represented the range of ecosystems found in the Incan Empire.
  • Mar 16, 1450

    City of Machu Picchu. Central highlands, Peru. Inka. c. 1450-1540 C.E. Granite

    City of Machu Picchu. Central highlands, Peru. Inka. c. 1450-1540 C.E. Granite
    The city of Machu Pichu is believed to be the royal estate or religious site of Incan leaders.The site stretches over an impressive 5-mile distance, featuring more than 3,000 stone steps that link its many different levels. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and designated one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.