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A jaguar-shaped cuauhxicalli in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. This altar-like stone vessel was used to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims.

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A jaguar-shaped cuauhxicalli in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. This altar-like stone vessel was used to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims.

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A jaguar mask made of green and black stone and shell, found in tomb 105 of Monte Albán in Mexico. 200-500 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A jaguar mask made of green and black stone and shell, found in tomb 105 of Monte Albán in Mexico. 200-500 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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Eagle-shaped cuauhxicalli, for holding the hearts of human sacrifice victims. Mexico, Aztec civilization, 14th century

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Eagle-shaped cuauhxicalli, for holding the hearts of human sacrifice victims. Mexico, Aztec civilization, 14th century

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A painted ceramic vessel made by the Mexica people, 14th-16th century CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A painted ceramic vessel made by the Mexica people, 14th-16th century CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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This Toltec turkey-shaped vessel may have been part of the burial of a high-ranking figure. It dates from the Early Postclassic period and is currently part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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This Toltec turkey-shaped vessel may have been part of the burial of a high-ranking figure. It dates from the Early Postclassic period and is currently part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic urn in the shape of a rabbit reclining with its legs crossed. Mexica culture, Late Postclassic period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic urn in the shape of a rabbit reclining with its legs crossed. Mexica culture, Late Postclassic period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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An Olmec jade pectoral in the shape of a jaguar face, 1000-400 BCE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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An Olmec jade pectoral in the shape of a jaguar face, 1000-400 BCE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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A Tlatilco ceramic figure depicting a woman kissing her pet dog. 1250-800 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico city

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A Tlatilco ceramic figure depicting a woman kissing her pet dog. 1250-800 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico city

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A ceramic brazier with three spherical supports, found in Tula in Mexico. Late Postclassic Period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic brazier with three spherical supports, found in Tula in Mexico. Late Postclassic Period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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Aztec Obsidian Ear Spools, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

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Aztec Obsidian Ear Spools, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

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The interior of this alabaster piece allows us to infer its manufacturing process, since using a cylindrical instrument, similar to a tube, it was rubbed and worn down, creating the internal cavity of the bowl. From Tula, 900-1250 CE, National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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The interior of this alabaster piece allows us to infer its manufacturing process, since using a cylindrical instrument, similar to a tube, it was rubbed and worn down, creating the internal cavity of the bowl. From Tula, 900-1250 CE, National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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The Aztec Tizoc Stone made in the 1480s CE. Because of a depression carved in the center of the top surface, it may have been a cuauhxicalli used in sacrificial ceremonies for holding human hearts or possibly a temalacatl, a platform on which gladiatorial victims fought to the death

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The Aztec Tizoc Stone made in the 1480s CE. Because of a depression carved in the center of the top surface, it may have been a cuauhxicalli used in sacrificial ceremonies for holding human hearts or possibly a temalacatl, a platform on which gladiatorial victims fought to the death

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A pedestal-shaped pottery vessel, found at Tall-e Jari in Iran, depicting dancing men. 5000-4000 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Iran

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A pedestal-shaped pottery vessel, found at Tall-e Jari in Iran, depicting dancing men. 5000-4000 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Iran

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A pendant from Paquimé in Mexico, 1200-1450 CE. The pendant is largely covered with a mosaic of more than 170 turquoise tiles, several hematite fragments, and a small copper rectangle. Now housed at the the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A pendant from Paquimé in Mexico, 1200-1450 CE. The pendant is largely covered with a mosaic of more than 170 turquoise tiles, several hematite fragments, and a small copper rectangle. Now housed at the the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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An Aztec stone sculpture of a toad with carved paws and ‘chalchihuitl’ underneath. 1428–1521 CE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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An Aztec stone sculpture of a toad with carved paws and ‘chalchihuitl’ underneath. 1428–1521 CE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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A silver disc with spirals, made by the Moche civilization in Peru. Now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

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A silver disc with spirals, made by the Moche civilization in Peru. Now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

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A Veracruz basalt monumental sculpture of a turtle. Postclassic period , now housed at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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A Veracruz basalt monumental sculpture of a turtle. Postclassic period , now housed at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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15 large thin-necked stone axes, made of light gray flint, all unused, were laid as a sacrificial offering at Hagelbjerggård in Zealand, Denmark, somewhere between 3000 and 4000 BCE. Now housed at the National Museum of Denmark

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15 large thin-necked stone axes, made of light gray flint, all unused, were laid as a sacrificial offering at Hagelbjerggård in Zealand, Denmark, somewhere between 3000 and 4000 BCE. Now housed at the National Museum of Denmark

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This large relief sculpture of a crouching feline was carved by Nopiloa artist from an irregular boulder of volcanic stone. It most likely depicts one of the 2 largest predators in the Americas, either a jaguar or a puma. From Mexico, 600–1000 CE, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum

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This large relief sculpture of a crouching feline was carved by Nopiloa artist from an irregular boulder of volcanic stone. It most likely depicts one of the 2 largest predators in the Americas, either a jaguar or a puma. From Mexico, 600–1000 CE, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum

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The ornate carved top of a 15th century CE stone aztec box, known as tepetlacalli, with a depiction of the God Tlaltecuhtli. Now housed at the Cortes Palace Museum in Mexico

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The ornate carved top of a 15th century CE stone aztec box, known as tepetlacalli, with a depiction of the God Tlaltecuhtli. Now housed at the Cortes Palace Museum in Mexico

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