Carved Stone Reproduction of "Chac Mool" Statue Figurine Decor Aztec Mayan Rain God Deity Approx. 6x5x2" Heavy
Nice carved stone reproduction figure of the Mayan/Aztec Rain god Chac Mool. According to Wikipedia this is a reproduction of Chacmool (also spelled Chac-Mool or Chac Mool), a type of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican stone sculpture.
- Form: A reclining figure with its head turned at a 90-degree angle, typically resting on its elbows and holding a bowl or receptacle on its stomach.
- Cultural Origin: These figures are found throughout Mesoamerican sites and are primarily associated with the Toltec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations.
- Purpose: The bowl on the figure's chest was used for sacrificial offerings. In Aztec culture, this receptacle, known as a cuauhxicalli, was used to hold sacrificed human hearts.
- Symbolism: They were often associated with Tlaloc, the rain god, and may have represented slain warriors acting as messengers or platforms for the gods.
Figure is preowned and vintage. There is wear to the face as shown in photo 8 and in other
areas which adds to the aged look. Please enlarge pics and ask any questions you may have before purchasing.