Chacmool, Mexico
The Chacmool is a sculpture that can be found throughout central and southern Mexico at Mayan, Toltec and Aztec sites. It consists of a young man reclining and resting on his elbows. His body is seen in profile and but his face is turned 90 degrees to meet the gaze of the observer. Resting on his stomach is usually a large bowl, which he holds in place with two hands. It is assumed that this bowl was used for offerings to gods or other spirits. In honor of Ferrandina Press, our Chacmool holds an open book.
Little is known about this young man or his place in the spiritual landscape of Mesoamerica. He is associated with the rain god (Aztec Tlaloc, Mayan Chac) and is often considered to be a representation of him, or his devotee.
With his distinctive (and difficult to maintain) pose, his mysterious origins and significance and his empty bowl, (here, a blank book), the Chacmool is a vessel to represent whatever we are searching for in Mesoamerica’s indigenous roots. The great Mexican writer, Carlos Fuentes wrote a short story entitled Chacmool that creates a modern context for him. It is a truly magical story befitting this earthy, symbolic boy.
SKU 10542301
The Chacmool is a sculpture that can be found throughout central and southern Mexico at Mayan, Toltec and Aztec sites. It consists of a young man reclining and resting on his elbows. His body is seen in profile and but his face is turned 90 degrees to meet the gaze of the observer. Resting on his stomach is usually a large bowl, which he holds in place with two hands. It is assumed that this bowl was used for offerings to gods or other spirits. In honor of Ferrandina Press, our Chacmool holds an open book.
Little is known about this young man or his place in the spiritual landscape of Mesoamerica. He is associated with the rain god (Aztec Tlaloc, Mayan Chac) and is often considered to be a representation of him, or his devotee.
With his distinctive (and difficult to maintain) pose, his mysterious origins and significance and his empty bowl, (here, a blank book), the Chacmool is a vessel to represent whatever we are searching for in Mesoamerica’s indigenous roots. The great Mexican writer, Carlos Fuentes wrote a short story entitled Chacmool that creates a modern context for him. It is a truly magical story befitting this earthy, symbolic boy.
SKU 10542301
The Chacmool is a sculpture that can be found throughout central and southern Mexico at Mayan, Toltec and Aztec sites. It consists of a young man reclining and resting on his elbows. His body is seen in profile and but his face is turned 90 degrees to meet the gaze of the observer. Resting on his stomach is usually a large bowl, which he holds in place with two hands. It is assumed that this bowl was used for offerings to gods or other spirits. In honor of Ferrandina Press, our Chacmool holds an open book.
Little is known about this young man or his place in the spiritual landscape of Mesoamerica. He is associated with the rain god (Aztec Tlaloc, Mayan Chac) and is often considered to be a representation of him, or his devotee.
With his distinctive (and difficult to maintain) pose, his mysterious origins and significance and his empty bowl, (here, a blank book), the Chacmool is a vessel to represent whatever we are searching for in Mesoamerica’s indigenous roots. The great Mexican writer, Carlos Fuentes wrote a short story entitled Chacmool that creates a modern context for him. It is a truly magical story befitting this earthy, symbolic boy.
SKU 10542301
NOTECARD: One single archival quality notecard and envelope. The card measures 5”x7” when folded (i.e., 12.7 x 17.8 cm). It is on acid free card stock and printed using pigment inks for an archival print that will last for many decades without yellowing. The package includes one sheet of acid free tissue and four plastic corner hinges for use when framing, and one acid free envelope for storage and when sending as a gift.
