Ceramic plaque, 'Aztec Sun Stone' Art Gallery Sculpture Ceramic - Archaeological ![]()
Working in ceramic, Angel Cern recreates the elaborate
stone sculpture known as the "Aztec Calendar" or "Sun Stone."
Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on
display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The
Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the
sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided
the sun through human sacrifices. Includes a pinewood stand
painted black.
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