This splendid shaman warrior stands vigilant
guard against the demons of the underworld. He
holds his club in a defensive position, as if to
block the path of evil. His headdress is adorned
with a horn of power, while his loincloth is that
of a warrior. The people of Ancient Mexico, had
a concept of the afterlife as uncertain as our
own. As healers and spiritual guides, such
shaman figures were placed in tombs to help the
deceased along the tortuous road of eternity.
Even in a world that has broader knowledge of
the Universe, it cannot hurt to have the
protection of such a powerful force for good.
- (PF.1923)
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