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El busto esculpido de un guerrero jaguar desenterrado en Texcoco inspira a los artesanos de la Asociación de Artesanos Ángel Cerón en la creación de esta escultura. Los antiguos aztecas creían que el jaguar estaba asociado con el dios de la noche, y para convertirse en jaguar había que capturar al menos a cuatro enemigos. guerreros jaguares, o ocelopilli, se usaban para capturar enemigos para ser sacrificados a los dioses. Usaban pieles y garras de jaguar porque creían que los artículos los harían más fuertes y valientes. Lucharon con espadas de madera tachonadas de obsidiana.
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Highly skilled interpretation of Olmec Wrestler. Love it. Angel Ceron Artisan Association has some marvelous pieces. My son gave me another sculpture that I cherish as well. Buy with confidence. The packing job was extraordinary! Ive never seen anything like it! If youre worried about fragile ceramic pieces, dont be. Ive never seen such a professional packing job.
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Lovely, detailed, historical piece
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What a beautifully made mask! And PERFECTLY packaged for its trip to its new home. Excellent!!!!
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