LLILAS Public Engagement Internship Project: 15 Minute History

Monday, February 11, 2013

Aztec Documents/Artifacts

Tribute Roll: http://www.wdl.org/en/item/3248/#zoom=0.5921810768919737&centerX=0.5626182449252471&centerY=0.5827536664817425

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BRITISH MUSEUM 

Wooden ceremonial shield with mosaic inlay, 15th-16th century AD, From Mexico, An intricate mosaic which illustrates the Mexica universe: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aoa/w/wooden_shield_with_mosaic.aspx




Wooden spear thrower (atlatl), Mexica*, AD 1325-1521: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aoa/w/wooden_spear_thrower_atlatl.aspx

 

Group of three pottery figurines, Mexica*, AD 1325-152: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aoa/g/group_of_pottery_figurines.aspx


 

 



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