 Aztec Art, Framed Art, Original Paintings
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The First Day God - Cipactli
Austin Artist - Lela Cargill
Tonacatecuhtli
Tonacatecuhtli
Acrylic on Canvas - 24" X 36"July 16th, 1995
Lela Cargill - Signed front and back
Original Painting with light blue background
Tonacatecuhtli - is shown giving birth and holding ceremonial implements as well as sacrificial ones. He is known as the god of sustenance and resides in the highest heaven. He is an earth god associated with mountains. Cipactli, his glyph is always drawn with an upper jaw only, sharp teeth, and a heavy eyebrow.
Original canvas - $550.00 U.S.D. unframed - Click here to purchase this painting.
This web image is shown unframed.
My art is based on research, actual site visits, and a wonderful book by Tomas J. Filsinger - "The Aztec Cosmos"
Lela Cargill is a new artist to the Austin, Texas area. She has traveled extensively in Mexico and studied Aztec and Maya art for many years. She is currently working in acrylics on canvas and has many more gods to paint.This Aztec Art, Framed Art, Original Paintings Web Site is owned and operated by Lela Cargill, B.A. © 1995 - 2010