WLE05

Description

This hand-carved obsidian skull, crafted in the 20th century, reflects the artistic traditions of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, particularly the Aztecs. Obsidian, revered by the Aztecs as embodying their night god Tezcatlipoca, held significance across their society, from warfare to rituals. While large obsidian carvings once adorned their capital, today only smaller pieces like this skull remain.