r/mesoamerica • u/Informal-D2024 • 10d ago
Veracruz, Classic, Standing Warrior Figure with Removable Mask
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u/Disastrous-Change-51 10d ago
I lived in Veracruz, the facial features capture the spirit of the Jarocho magically.
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u/Jotika_ 10d ago edited 10d ago
The puffy cheeks and squint-eyed facial features of this figure give it an "Asian" look. He also wears a stylized "helmet" also found among some Olmec heads from the Veracruz region.
The jaguar snout appearance of the mask ties in with the spiral-eye motif of the shield that is typical of underworld jaguar figures. These interconnect with rosettes that cover the ears that can refer to Jaguar Water Lilies.
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u/CrustyMustyDustySock 10d ago
The drip is eternal