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Title
Mandala drawing of Mexican National Emblem
Description
Based upon an Aztec story, the Mexican coat of arms depicts a golden eagle perched upon a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake. The founding of Tenochtitlan, the island at Mexico City's center, had been prophesied to the Aztecs by traveling until they saw an eagle--symbol of the sun god Huitzilopochtli--upon an opuntia. The presence of a serpent in this story may have been due to a European mis-translation, but regardless it was adopted as the national emblem appearing on flags, passports, and official state documents.
The drawing by Rodriguez places this traditional tableau in the foreground, and suggests that his home may have been in Mexico.
The drawing by Rodriguez places this traditional tableau in the foreground, and suggests that his home may have been in Mexico.
Creator
Rodriguez, Ramiro Valázquez
Publisher
Geneseo Migrant Center
Date
Unknown
Contributor
Cooper, Ken
Source
Creative Artists Migrant Program Services collection, Genesee Council on the Arts
Format
jpeg, 2 MB
Type
Still image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Drawing
Physical Dimensions
12 x 12 in.