Aztec Eagle & Jaguar Cuāuhocēlōtl Warrior Mask Hand Carved Wall Mayan Folk Art

Description

Aztec Eagle and Jaguar
Cuāuhocēlōtl Warrior Mask
Hand Carved
Wall Mayan Folk Art
The word used for Aztec Eagle and
Jaguar Warriors was cuāuhocēlōtl
which was a combination of the word
cuāuhtli meaning “eagle warrior" and
ocēlōtl meaning “jaguar warrior".
According to Aztec beliefs, the Aztec
Jaguar Warriors represented the Aztec
god Tezcatlipoca who was the god of
the night sky.
Mask/Wall Art measures 15" x 9" x 3".
Excellent, clean and like new condition.
Colors are not worn or faded.
Ready to hang, string with copper nails.
See photos for more detail.