The Warrior Painting series
The painting series “The Warrior” draws its inspiration from a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, where a reproduction of a “Chimalli”—a traditional Nahua shield—can be found on display.
In Native American cultures, the concept of a "warrior" extends far beyond physical combat. It encompasses a deep spiritual and communal role, often involving protection, service, and the preservation of culture and traditions. A warrior is not just someone who fights, but someone who embodies strength, courage, and a commitment to the well-being of their people.
The incorporation of the self-created artist calligraphy describes secret poems with healing ideograms.
The circular composition evokes the shape of a native shield.
The word chimalli in Nahuatl refers to a shield that could be used either in warfare or as a reward for battlefield achievements. Those used in combat were known as yaochimalli, while the ornamental māhuizzohchimalli was awarded as a prize for military accomplishments.
This feather shield is currently housed at the National Museum of Anthropology and is a reproduction decorated with bird feathers. It has a circular shape, and its decorative motifs consist of fretwork and concentric circles in red, blue, and yellow. It weighs 2.150 kg and measures 61 cm in diameter
. The original piece is preserved at the State Museum of Württemberg in Stuttgart, Germany.
An Original chimalli held at the National Museum of History in Mexico constitutes a defensive weapon crafted by Mexica warriors. Owing to the scarcity of surviving examples of this type, it represents an exceptional artifact, safeguarded for many years under controlled conservation conditions within the museum’s collections.
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