Ceramic plaque, ‘Aztec Calendar’
Angel Cern recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the “Aztec Calendar” or “Sun Stone.” Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices. This beautiful replica is sculpted in clay and given a crackled antique effect. Includes a pinewood stand painted black.
Pillbox, ‘Aztec Calendar’
The sun calendar shines over this sterling silver pillbox by Mexican designer Oscar Figueroa. Known as the Aztec Calendar, its glyphs mark days, months, and suns that indicate the passing of time as well as seasons. .925 rating silver.
Ceramic plaque, ‘Living Aztec Calendar’
Working in ceramic, Georgina Cabrera recreates the elaborate sculpture known as the “Aztec Calendar” or “Sun Stone.” Its deep green suggests a living legacy. Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices. This piece is designed with openings in the back to facilitate wall display.
Aluminum plaque, ‘Aztec Calendar’
Widely known as the Aztec calendar, the sun stone from Teotihuacan takes on the brilliance of Mexican pewter. Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or “Mexica, ” as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices. Mercedes Lopez recreates the intricate icon as a wall plaque. This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the sand molds Lopez uses.
The Aztec Calendar: Math and Design
The Aztec Calendar: Math and Designs explores the inner workings of the Mexican Sun Stone. The author analyzes the central meaning to the calendar as of the different concentric rings which create its intriguing design. The knowledge about the calendar’s meaning and function has been lost throughout the ages. However, its design elements suggest a certain logic of numbers. These numbers reflect the orbital times of Earth and Venus, along with other day-counts and cycles of our Universe. The author explains how the calendar’s rings suggest movements to reckon the days.
The Aztec Calendar Handbook
Involves thousands of man-hours of effort to create, takes a blueprint style approach to a Historical Reference primer. Illustrated with over 150 technical drawings showing enlargement detail, cut-away views, and computer-generated art, this new guidebook has been called the ultimate Aztec Calendar reference treatise. Distilled from over 240 sources and quoting direct eyewitnesses from the 1500’s, it further includes a glossary of over 230 native words. This attractive book is made with parchment paper and has a leather-grained cover, making it resemble an ancient manuscript.
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