" Twelve goddesses named Cihuateteo dance around Quetzalcoatl and Stripe Eye." Orange, Codex Borgia, sheet 39 - Limited Edition of 9 Artwork

” Twelve goddesses, named Cihuateteo, dance around Quetzalcoatl and Stripe Eye, an unidentified male figure ”. Codex Borgia, sheet 39. Digitally enhanced by MM on orange background in February 2022. In the first edition of the photobook Ñundeui I included this image, because I perceived it like a mirror with 12 female spirits dancing gaily around it. Nothing could be further from the truth: The Cihuateteo, who accompanied the Sun on its journey through the sky were women, who died during childbirth and were, like warriors fallen in battle, worshipped as gods. They also were feared for being evil spirits. They seemed candid and innocent, but really were mean and dangerous. Notwithstanding, for the renewed edition I enhanced the image to revive my original impression. I believe in kindness and harmony, but, more than anything, am committed to truth. I celebrate the Aztec worldview and religion for its magic, mystery and exotic sensibility, but reject the brutal imperialism and savage slaughter of prisoners, even if it was considered necessary to keep the Sun and, with it, all creatures on Earth alive. The 50 cm print comes in a limited edition of 9. Title, author and year of manufacture are included on the print. The print comes with a 1 cm white border. Made to order on archival cotton paper in 10 days plus shipping. For open edition inkjet prints in custom size please contact mario.mutschlechner@gmail.com

Mixed Media:Ink on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:9

Size:19.7 W x 19.7 H x 0.1 D in

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