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**Ed van der Elsken** @EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online · Nov 26, 2024

Nov 26, 2024

Ed van der Elsken @EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online

Tolteekse beeldhouwwerken in Tula, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960

#Mexico #EdvanderElsken #Toltec #ElTajíndeTula #pre-Columbian #SanLuisPotosí #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-9-82

The image displays a collection of ancient stone sculptures known as "Toltec warriors" or "warrior stones." These monolithic figures, standing approximately 7 to 10 feet tall, are characterized by their intricate carvings and towering presence. The central figure is the most prominent; it features an imposing face with discernible eyes, nose, mouth, and ears, as well as detailed hair-like patterns around its head.

The sculptures appear weathered but still retain much of their original detail, indicating that they have been subjected to natural erosion over centuries. They stand on a flat ground with sparse vegetation in the background under an expansive sky. The black-and-white photograph captures these statues from multiple angles and distances, creating a sense of depth as some figures are closer to the camera while others recede into the distance.

The image is likely taken by Ed van der Elsken, known for his documentation of various cultural sites around Mexico during different time periods. His work often provides historical context through photographs accompanied by descriptions or notes on specific aspects and locations visited. The caption "Tolteekse beeldhouwwerken in Tula, Mexico" indicates that these figures are located within the archaeological site known as El Tajín de Tula (also spelled Tulancingo), which is a significant pre-Columbian Mesoamerican ruin situated near modern-day San Luis Potosí.

**Ed van der Elsken** @EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online · Nov 23, 2024

Nov 23, 2024

Ed van der Elsken @EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online

Tolteeks beeldhouwwerk in Tula, Mexico, Ed van der Elsken, 1960

#Tolteeks #Mexico #EdvanderElsken #Mesoamerican #Toltec #fotografie #photography #EdVanDerElsken #EdvanderElsken

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-298-4-27

The image depicts a black and white photograph of an ancient Mesoamerican statue, specifically from the Toltec civilization. The statue is standing on what appears to be sandy ground with two vertical wooden posts positioned behind it for support or display purposes.

It's crafted in stone with intricate carvings that represent different elements such as faces, geometric patterns, and possibly mythological figures. Notably, there are human-like features carved into the top portion of the statue, including large eyes, a nose, lips, and detailed hairline which could suggest it is meant to depict an important figure or deity from Toltec culture.

The background has hints of mountains in muted tones suggesting this might be located near a mountainous region. The overall atmosphere is one of antiquity and historical significance with the contrast between light and shadow highlighting the textures and details of the stone carving.

**earthling** @appassionato@mastodon.social · Nov 22, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

earthling @appassionato@mastodon.social

The Four Agreements

In The Four Agreements don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

@bookstodon
#books
#nonfiction
#Toltec
#PersonalGrowth

**Mesoamerica** @ArchontheBold · Sep 30, 2023 *

Sep 30, 2023 *

Mesoamerica @ArchontheBold

For more than 3000 years, the Mesoamerican culture area was witness to the rise (and fall) of more than eight great civilizations: Olmec, Maya, “Totonac," Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Mixtec, Toltec, and Aztec. The "Golden Age," or Classic Period, of these civilizations occurred between AD 150 and AD 900, but our interest here, will extend back in time to the very earliest Mesoamerican cultures, as well. #Mesoamerica #Olmec #Maya #Totonac #Teotihuacan #Zapotec #Mixtec #Toltec #Aztec

**Art History Animalia** @art_history_animalia@historians.social · Apr 28, 2023 *

Apr 28, 2023 *

Art History Animalia @art_history_animalia@historians.social

For #WorldTapirDay: #Plumbate vessel "depicting a shaman or priest wearing an enormous #tapir head headdress, his face peeking out from inside of the creature's mouth." #Maya / #Toltec, c. 900 - 1200 CE, 8.8 x 6.4cm. Baird's Tapir is the largest terrestrial mammal native to Maya territory.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/price-result/mayan-plumbate-pottery-head-w-tapir-headdress/

**James Fairbairn** @james@mastodon.exitmusic.world · Apr 1, 2023

Apr 1, 2023

James Fairbairn @james@mastodon.exitmusic.world

Having read The Dreaming Circus this week, I came across this blog post from the author from 2013, which I think will appeal to an extremely niche subset of my Mastodon audience. But… wow

https://dreamingcircus.com/articles/boyd-and-the-toltecs/

Jim Morris - Author, Activist and War VeteranArticle - Boyd and the Toltecs - Jim Morris - Author, Activist and War VeteranTo say that I am excited is to vastly understate the case. Before I went to Teotihuacan, I had been reading a book called “Boyd” by Robert Coram. It’s the story of Air Force colonel John Boyd, the most innovative military thinker since Clausewitz. I put Boyd aside to reread some of Don Miguel Ruiz’ ...Continue reading

#boyd #toltec #castaneda