Warrior Figure

Symbols of death adorn this sculpture of a Huastec warrior. His earplugs, nose rod, and pointed cap signify his status. He wears evidence of his reputation; human skulls adorn his skirt. He once carried a spear to complement the hunting pouch in his left hand. In contrast, sculptures memorializing Konso warriors (like that at center) and demonstrating their might were grouped with additional sculptures of weapons, slain animals, and defeated foes. Combined with his fearsome bead-and-human-heart necklace, Huastec viewers would have realized this figure probably represented Micoatl-Camaxtle, god of hunting and warfare.