Mexican Popotillo Straw Art Huitzilopochtli Aztec War God Framed 1960s Vintage For Sale

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Mexican Popotillo Straw Art Huitzilopochtli Aztec War God Framed 1960s Vintage:
$250.00

Late 1960s Mexican popotillo dyed-straw mosaic depicting Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war and the sun, in elaborate ceremonial regalia in gold, red, orange and black, presented under glass in a deep Mesoamerican-inspired architectural frame.

- Size: Overall frame 14¼″ x 11″ x approximately 1½″ deep.

- Material: Hand-laid dyed popotillo straw mosaic on dark ground beneath glass with painted wood/composition decorative frame.

- Date/Line Info: Late 1960s Mexican folk art depicting Huitzilopochtli; the deep block-pattern frame, antiqued metallic finish and codex-derived imagery support the period dating.

- Condition: Good. Scattered broken and missing straw segments are visible in detailed areas, including the circular shield/fan motif and portions of the figure. Frame has age-related finish wear with small chips and losses at corners and edges.