Entrusted with a stone image of Xochipilli, the Prince of Flowers and lord of art and joy, I honor Him with regalia, copal, prayers, and dance. He guides my hands and heart with creativity. #ChicanoArt #IndigenousArt #MexicanArt #Xochipilli #Artist #Spirituality

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Kaqchikel nobleman, 16th century Based on Recordación Florida, Lienzo de Tlaxcala, murals from Iximcheʼ. Kaqchikel are one of the indigenous Maya peoples of the midwestern highlands in Guatemala. www.patreon.com/WilhelmHistory

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1. ‘Fat King' Xicomecoatl in front of Templo de las Chimeneas, Cempoala, 1518 2. Market of Cempoala, 1518 Based on archaeological site of Cempoala, Codex Florentine, Codex Mendoza, Codex Xicotepec, and Bernal Díaz See my drawings like this a month early for $5. www.patreon.com/WilhelmHistory

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Aztecs playing patolli game, 15~16th century Patolli is one of the oldest known games in America. It's a board game with a heavy focus on gambling. Here is an excellent article about the patolli. www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/home/...

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Warriors of Tzintzuntzan Elite warriors of Irechequa Tzintzuntzani (Purépecha Empire), Taximaroa, 1476 Based on descriptions and drawings from Relación de Michoacán. See artworks like this one month early! www.patreon.com/WilhelmHistory

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