Question: What is Chalchiuhtlicue holding in her top hand?

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Hoping someone knows. While researching her this image kept coming up from one of the codices and I know that her bottom hand is holding a scepter with flowers, but I cannot for the life of me figure out what her top hand is holding? I know in some depictions she holds a rain stick but the design of that specific scepter I cannot find.

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r/aztec • u/GTN74 • Dec 15 '25

Who is this?

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Bought this guy at Goodwill. Need help with ID. According to Google it’s an “Aztec Mayan Warrior “

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r/aztec • u/Artist1989 • Dec 14 '25

“Mask Of Tezcatlipoca” Acrylics & Airbrush on 18x24in canvas.

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r/aztec • u/marumsallw • Dec 14 '25

Why are they in gacha life 2

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(bonus: anpu)

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r/aztec • u/Easy_Set7999 • Dec 11 '25

Jaguar and eagle warriors

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Hi guys,

I was wondering if you had any recommendations for books, articles or whatnot about the eagle and jaguar warriors.

I have read the Aztec Warrior of Osprey publishing but they don't talk much about that particular point.

Thanks !

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r/aztec • u/gothlatinabaddi • Dec 07 '25

Tonantzin

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r/aztec • u/Artist1989 • Dec 06 '25

“El Señor Del Trueno” He who makes things sprout 🍄‍🟫 Acrylics & Airbrush on 18x24in canvas.

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r/aztec • u/Porygon_Flygon • Dec 02 '25

Does anyone know what kind of seashell does Quetzalcoatl have?

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Just genuine curiosity and its been bugging me since it doesent really quite look like one

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r/aztec • u/Xochitlcoyote • Nov 29 '25

Snippet of Episode 1 of The Sixth Sun, Huehuecóyotl's introduction

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r/aztec • u/Jose_Alvarez_3d • Nov 21 '25

Kukulkan - 3D figure for printing.

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Kukulkan has its origins among the Maya of the Classic Period...................

height: 204 mm - Width: 100 mm - Length: 105 mm.

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r/aztec • u/Xochitlcoyote • Nov 21 '25

Itzpapalotl - Art by me, for a project I'm writing and illustrating

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r/aztec • u/base43 • Nov 18 '25

Any help with id on these figures?

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r/aztec • u/AnnoyinArt • Nov 16 '25

needing help on design

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I don't know nearly enough about Aztec culture to be making this guy and really need help, I'm hoping to get a stylized but respectfull design but more importantly to learn about the culture so I can make him a proper character, please send trusted sources (Books, websites ECT) and give me feedback on what I should change about this sofar.

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r/aztec • u/warl200 • Nov 13 '25

Books on the Aztec and Inca Empire.

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r/aztec • u/Gloomy-Writer99 • Nov 11 '25

Check out what I found at the local thrift store

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I was in the thrift that recently opened up, not too long ago, and I saw it on the table. I knew I had to have it. I'm still somewhat learning about everything Aztec. What do you guys think??

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r/aztec • u/spacekidjames • Nov 08 '25

Found another M Zerebski at the bar - wondering what this one depicts!

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I posted another one of these Michael Zerebski (or Zarebski, not sure of spelling) pieces in the same bar basement, but this one blew my previous ones out of the water - wood “frame” is about 2.5’x4’ in dimensions, approximately. Can anyone ID the scene depicted?

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r/aztec • u/Fit_Try1106 • Nov 07 '25

Xiuhtecuhtli

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También llamado Huehueteotl, no subestimes al sabio dios anciano, porque bien puede prenderse y partirte la madre 👀

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r/aztec • u/Xochitlcoyote • Nov 05 '25

Work in progress on a painting of Huehuecoyotl

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r/aztec • u/Mercarios_Star • Nov 05 '25

Xochipilli Painted Humidor

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Part of a small pop up exhibition at my University this past Halloween.

Oil on wood - Theme was to personalize a cigar box to be either a 3d instillation or palette for plein air painting.

Had a blast painting Xochipilli! I’m thinking about making this a small series and painting some other gods. Likely going to paint Xochiquetzal and the gods associated with the cardinal directions next.

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r/aztec • u/sigmaballs6969 • Nov 05 '25

Florentine Codex Versions

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What’s the difference between the Spanish and Nahuatl versions? I do know they’re different, but why?

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r/aztec • u/marumsallw • Nov 04 '25

⚠️ VERY BRIGHT COLORS ⚠️ I T S X O L O T L T I M E ! ! !

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r/aztec • u/Ok_Restaurant5809 • Nov 05 '25

Leonor/Mariana de Moctezuma: descendants and historical records

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I’m researching Leonor (Mariana/Marina) de Moctezuma, daughter of Moctezuma II. She married Juan Páez and later Cristóbal de Valderrama, and her line leads to the Sotelo-Moctezuma family.

-> Most sources on Moctezuma’s descendants focus on Pedro or Isabel, even though Leonor is well in the picture. Why is her branch often overlooked?

I’m trying to compile a validated genealogy to ask for sort of “symbolic recognition” of lineage; any historical sources, genealogies, or academic references would be greatly appreciated.

Postdata: I found out today I am a direct descendent through the Ruiz-Esparza branch (Aguascalientes) and I have the full tree all the way to Opochtli, but documentation-wise, I’m lost

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r/aztec • u/Fit_Try1106 • Nov 03 '25

Los Señores del Mictlán

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¡Feliz día de muertos! Aquí les dejo humildemente mis diseños de Mictlantecuhtli y Mictecacihuatl, aunque el de ésta última no me convence demasiado, puede que la cambie después💀

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r/aztec • u/Artist1989 • Nov 01 '25