Aztec Mayan Warrior and Maiden Sun Calendar Statue Figurine for Sale

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Aztec Mayan Warrior and Maiden Sun Calendar Statue Figurine For Sale

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Aztec Mayan Warrior and Maiden Sun Calendar Statue Figurine:
$54.99

Aztec Mayan Warrior and Maiden Sun Calendar Statue Figurine
The Aztec Mayan Warrior and Maiden Sun Calendar Statue Figurine made ofMexico stone mix and hand finished by -

Experienced Artisans from Mexico City.

It is exquisitely designed and made up of bonded stone in the stone finish that imparts a perfect ancient aura.

A beautiful art to compliment any room!

Aztec Mayan Warrior and Maiden Sun Calendar Statue Figurine

Approximately: 11" x 9 1/4"

The Sun Stone Calendar:

This beautifully designed calendar has a solar disk that presents the 5 consecutive worlds of the sun from Aztec mythology. This is a late post-classic Mexican sculpture that has the Aztec sun god, Tonatiuh (which means “He who goes forth shining"), at the center; and around the central face,

The Legend of Popocatepetl &Iztaccíhuatl A Love Story:

The view that adorns the world’s largest city– Mexico City – is enhanced by the majesty of two of the highest volcanoes inthe hemisphere: Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The presence of these enormousmillenary volcanoes has been of great significance for the different societiesthat have admired and revered them, being a source of inspiration for the manylegends about their origin and creation.

Among these, the best known are twobelow. Thousands of years ago, when the Aztec Empire dominated the Valley ofMexico, it was common practice to subject neighboring towns and to require amandatory tax. It was then that the chief of the Tlaxcaltecas, bitter enemiesof the Aztecs, weary of this terrible oppression, decided to fight for hispeople’s freedom.

The chief had a daughter named Iztaccihuatl:the most beautiful of all the princesses, who had professed her love for youngPopocatepetl, one of her father’s people and the most handsome warrior. Bothprofessed a deep love for each other, so before leaving for war, Popocatepetlasked the chief for the hand of Princess Iztaccihuatl.

The father gladly agreed and promised towelcome him back with a big celebration to give him his daughter’s hand if hereturned victorious from the battle. The brave warrior accepted, preparedeverything and departed keeping in his heart the promise that the princesswould be waiting for him to consummate their love. Soon afterward a love rivalof Popocatepetl, jealous of the love they professed to each other, toldPrincess Iztaccihuatl that her beloved had died in combat.

Crushed and overwhelmed by sadness, theprincess died without even knowing that it was a lie. Popocatepetl returnedvictorious to his people, hoping to find his beloved princess. Upon arrival, hereceived the terrible news of the death of Iztaccihuatl.

Devastated by the news, he wandered about thestreets for several days and nights, until he decided he had to do something tohonor her love and to assure the princess would not ever be forgotten. Heordered a great tomb to be built under the sun, piling ten hills together toform a huge mountain. He carried the body of his Princess in his arms, took herto the summit and laid her on the great mountain.

The young warrior lovingly kissed her coldlips, took a smoking torch, and knelt in front of his beloved to watch over hereternal sleep. From then on they remain together, facing each other. Over time,snow-covered their bodies forming two enormous volcanoes that would remaintogether until the end of time.

The legend goes on to say that when the warriorPopocatepetl remembers his beloved, his heart – that preserves the fire ofeternal passion – shakes and his torch smokes. That’s why, even today; thePopocatepetl volcano continues spewing fumaroles.

This legend has been passed on from generationto generation since the time of the Aztec Empire, in the XIV century, and theimportance given to them is clear, for the names that they have today weregiven to them since that time.

Each item is personally selected by me and is held ininventory at my Store in the US (not drop-shipped). Item shown is the actual or similar item youwill receive. Mexican items are made inMexico and Hand Painted. The color ofthe items can vary from green, dark green, blue or black. Most products are handcrafted one at a time.It is therefore very rare to create identical items. Homemade pieces are acreation of artisans, and based on different craft styles that are centuriesold. There may be natural blemishes/variations that are not product flaws. Suchvariations are inherent in the manufacturing of handmade products, so you mayfind minor distinctions that make your buys special and truly one-of-a-kind.