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Eagle Warrior

Natural sized ceramic sculpture representing an Eagle Warrior; it maintains remains of the stucco that covered it, simulating feathers of the authentic suits. The Eagle Warriors and the Jaguar Warriors were the two most important corporations within the Aztec army, whereby the first were related with the Sun and the second ones with the Earth and night.

This effigy, together with another one of equal characteristics and size, were found presiding the main access to the Casa de las Águilas, building located north of the Templo Mayor where, according to research
performed, important ceremonies were held related with the enthronement of the Hueitlatoani, the greatest Tenochtitlan ruler.