A chacmool is a form of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican sculpture depicting a reclining figure with its head facing 90 degrees from the front, supporting itself ...

The figure is adorned with a headdress, earflares, bracelets, and anklets, all likely depicted as if they were made of jade. The bowl served as a receptacle for ...

Jan 26, 2019 · A Chac Mool is a very specific type of Mesoamerican statue associated with ancient cultures such as the Aztecs and Maya.

…plaster cast of a limestone Chac Mool—a Mayan representation of the rain spirit, depicted as a male reclining figure with its knees drawn up together, ...

In every respect, the Chacmools would appear to represent the victorious elite warriors, posed to receive the offerings of their vanquished captives, with the ...

Sep 11, 2023 · In the Aztec context, it has been suggested that the Chaac Mool served as a techatl, or sacrificial stone, on which victims had their hearts ...

and claimed the meaning to be "thunderous paw". The original name of the Chac Mool sculptures remains unknown.

Feb 22, 2014 · The Chacmool was used during sacrifice rituals. It is believed by archeologist that Chacmool was used as an offering table. Food such as fruits, ...