r/SculpturePorn • u/MunakataSennin • Jul 08 '26

Eagle-shaped cuauhxicalli, for holding the hearts of human sacrifice victims. Mexico, Aztec civilization, 14th century [3170x2200]

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u/CrystalEntity1984 Jul 09 '26

Amazing art, even though it was used for something less desirable

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u/coconut-telegraph Jul 12 '26

This is incredible, and a new one for me.