Miquiztli~Death~ Skull ~Obsidian Stone 2024 Sculpture from Mexico ~ Hand Carved

2024 Miquiztli Obsidian Stone Sculpture

Miquiztli, translates to death in Nahuatl (native indigenous language from Mexico). Miquiztli was an important symbolic representation to the Mexica (people of Mexico) prior to the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico. It represented a skull and symbolized transition and regeneration... the other side of the coin of what we are currently experiencing…part of the life cycle…the shadow that we are all accompanied with. There was no fear of death as it was expected that it would at any moment we would transition to..
Obsidian stone was one of the most used stones in Mexico. It is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as a rock. When polished, it becomes highly sharp as glass. There is a variety of obsidian stone types and tones such as: golden sheen, red, green, rainbow, dark black, smoky among others. Prior to the arrival of the European, the people in Mexico utilized the obsidian stone for spiritual purposes such as rituals for meditation, protection, negativity neutralizer, and as mirrors to reflect their inner self. Obsidian stone was also used to make weapons due to its sharpness.
Obsidian stone was placed in tombs with the deceased as a stone to protect them through their journey in the afterworld. Vessels and objects were carved out of obsidian were also placed as offerings in tombs.
This sculpture was hand carved by Maestro Artesano Martinez~Artisan Master Martinez, who is a talented and experienced artist in making Mesoamerican replicas and art. Made with exceptional craftmanship, detail, and highly polished.