Macahuitl
Description
The macauhuitl is a pre-Hispanic weapon made from a length of club-like wood armed with sharp obsidian blades inserted in its sides. It was one of the most powerful and lethal weapons used by Mesoamerican warriors. It was said that a macauhuitl was capable of decapitating a man or even a horse in battle, with only a single blow.
The work is an interpretation of the ancient weapon but also an homage to pre-Hispanic artisans, who created pieces intended mainly for utilitarian ends but often with great elegance.
Media
- Copal wood
- Acrylic paints
- Rooster and macaw feathers
Dimensions
- Height: 130 cm
- Width: 30 cm
- Depth: 12 cm
Artists
- Wood carving: Isaías Jiménez Hernández
- Plumage: Iván Cruz López
