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Tonatiuh
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Tonatiuh

Sun deity of the Aztecs and Nahuas. According to most myths, there were four eras that preceded the era of Tonatiuh, each of which ended by cataclysm. He was viewed as a god constantly threatened by the awesome tasks of his daily birth at sunrise, arduous journey across the sky, and death at each sunset. He was the object of human sacrifice, which was thought necessary to sustain him. Generally represented by a colorful disk, he was depicted in the center of the Aztec calendar, with his eagle's claw hands clutching human hearts.



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For those who want to be able to tell the story behind their shoes or bag, then Nahui Ollin uses a Mayan crafting technique to transform recycled sweet wrappers into handbags and Matt and Nat adorn their shoes with felt made from recycled water bottles.
During the months of the exhibit, the museum will offer supplementary educational programs, including performances by Nahul Ollin, a Chicago-based dance troupe specializing in indigenous ceremonial dances, and Michael Heralda, who uses poetry, ballads, and narrative to tell the story of ancient Mexico from an indigenous point of view.
Well, if you're looking for a different kind of candy this season (arm candy that is), with a bit of an eco-conscious edge, look no further than Nahui Ollin bags made out of colourful recycled candy wrappers.
 
 
 
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