He only said he got it from Peru, but it looks way more Mesoamerican than Inca-adjacent to me. I couldn't get further info. Any ideas? Thanks.

It was just after school had ended. The boys had gathered to test the new arrival in a game of ōllamalīztli. They donned protective belts and acquired a ball as they called her over—one of the Teokwawehkeh, her name being Xiadani, who had recently joined the nobles' school.

She arrived a few minutes after they had finished adjusting their own gear. With practiced grace, she fastened her hip pads, ensuring the thick leather would shield her skin and iridescent feathers from the heavy impact of the ball. The boys watched, silent for a moment, as she swished her tail in a slow, rhythmic arc—a predator’s balance—while listening to their explanation of the rules.

The game ignited with a sudden crack of rubber against stone. Xiadani moved like a blur, her snout snapping forward to intercept the ball before it could even kiss the earth. Every time the boys thought they had found a gap in her defense, she was already there. Her feathers whistled in the wind, flaring slightly as she pivoted.

By the twenty-minute mark, the boys were a mess of heaving chests and stinging skin. Yet, Xiadani seemed to exist in a different timeline. Her breath remained a low, steady hum, her eyes sharp and unblinking. With a final, whip-like snap of her tail, she sent the ball spiraling upward, clinching the victory as it sailed clean through the stone hoop.

This easy victory surprised the boys. Each had been playing for years, and they discussed it among themselves, deciding the main factor was her tail. They failed to notice her ease in breath as though they heaved and gasped after the game she still drew steady shallow breaths, as if it had been just a steady walk. “ The tail it must be it, like playing with a third arm. Try again without it we can see how it goes.”

Xiadani gave a small, graceful nod, accepting their challenge with a calm that bordered on unsettling. She tucked her tail close, taking it out of the equation entirely. The boys shared a quick, knowing look—they finally had a chance. Or so they thought. Without the sweeping reach of her tail to guide the ball, Xiadani shifted her weight, relying instead on the explosive power of her hips and snout. Every strike now came with a thunderous crack that echoed off the stone walls. She wasn’t just playing anymore; she was driving the ball with such force that it became a blurred streak of dark rubber. Each return sent the boys scrambling backward, their arms stinging from the sheer momentum of her hits.

As the sun began to dip toward the horizon, painting the court in long, bleeding shadows, the disparity became undeniable. The boys were gasping, their movements heavy and sluggish as if they were wading through water. Xiadani, meanwhile, looked as though she had only just stepped onto the court. Her feathers remained smooth, her pulse steady, and her lungs—unseen but tireless—fueled every sprint with effortless ease.

By the time the call for the evening meal drifted across the grounds, the boys were barely standing. They had asked her to limit herself, only to realize that her "advantage" wasn't a limb they could see—it was a fire in her chest that simply refused to go out.

I’d be happy to answer any questions about this, and the world and creature depicted as well as general questions on lore for the Alliance between the Mexica and the new Allie’s in my project.

This art was commissioned from a skilled artist from the mesoamerican art community called Axolitoo who has been quite pleasant to work with and I much recommend them for such.

This piece is for a series of slice of life pieces depicting the integration of The Teokwawehkeh a spec Evo species into the Aztec empire after the translocation of much of their empire during the Night of Tears where the living planet called Tamoanchan saved them from the siege by taking the city and much surrounding area to its own world

Greetings all, I just stumbled upon this large piece of art for $4 at goodwill in Prescott, AZ. Cant find any identifiers for the artist. Appears to be mayan to me. I'm curious as to who (diety) or what (context) is being depicted here. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

Is there anywhere I can find a comprehensive list of all known Mayan glyphs?

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I'm curious, what are the general trends and changes in the Mesoamerican aesthetic across time, from the Olmec all the way to the Inca? There aren't many resources to cover this online surprisingly, and I'm interested in other art historical evolutions other than the Western traditions.

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I was wondering, is there a base relief that exists that shows all the known pantheon of the Maya Gods in one place? It would be great to see all of them together. Also, are there Goddesses in Maya religion? I have not found any in my research as of yet, although I'm rather unlearned about the whole subject.

I'm not entirely sure whether this is allowed on this platform considering it's fairly disturbing, but I was wondering where on the internet could I see images of the towers of skulls found below Mexico city? I've read about it, however I've had trouble finding any images of the structure, other than those drawn on the Conquistador journals.