Códice Mendocino: Tribute of birds and grains

Artista: Anónimo tlaxcalteca

Siglo XVI · México

Colección: Lienzo de Tlaxcala

This plate from the Codex Mendoza depicts a tribute scene showing birds (possibly turkeys) and baskets of grains, likely maize. Male figures in traditional Aztec attire observe the offering, while a man on a ladder appears to supervise the storage.

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