A wooden helmet with a turquoise and shell mosaic inlay, decorated with two entwined snakes. Dating from 1400-1521 from Mexico, it’s of Mixtec origin. On display in @britishmuseum.bsky.social #mixtec #aztec #mexica #mexico #mexicaempire

The mask of Xiuhtecuhtli, the Mexica (Aztec) god of fire, which dates to around 1400-1521 CE and is on display in @britishmuseum.bsky.social made from pieces of turquoise glued onto a cedar wood base, it was likely first brought to Europe by Hernan Cortes. #mexica #mexico #aztecempire #mexicaempire