Introduction

Jaguar-Un Totém De Mesoamérica

The ancient civilization of Mexico is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, profound historical charm, and unique style. Its cultural forms are diverse, interwoven, and influenced by each other. Among them, Omelt culture, Mayan culture, Teotihuacan culture, Aztecs culture, etc. Are the important central cultures of Mexico’s ancient civilization. The Jaguar, with its sacred character, is an important symbol in many Mexican cultures, reflecting the local religious concept, spiritual connotation and social outlook. 

This exhibition brings together 154 pieces (sets) of fine cultural relics collected by 9 Mexican cultural institutions, covering the period from 2300 BC to the 16th century. Taking "Jaguar" as the main line and cultural anthropology as the perspective, it explains the geographical environment (civilization created by water), production and lifestyle (hometown of corn), and spiritual beliefs (worship of Jaguar) of ancient Mexicans, and traces back to the ancient culture of Mexico in different periods, regions and ethnic groups, the audience will focus on the glorious and colorful ancient Mexican civilization, and reveal the extremely important role of Jaguar in the ancient Mexican social life.