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A ceramic brazier with three spherical supports, found in Tula in Mexico. Late Postclassic Period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic brazier with three spherical supports, found in Tula in Mexico. Late Postclassic Period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic urn in the shape of a rabbit reclining with its legs crossed. Mexica culture, Late Postclassic period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic urn in the shape of a rabbit reclining with its legs crossed. Mexica culture, Late Postclassic period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A painted ceramic vessel made by the Mexica people, 14th-16th century CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A painted ceramic vessel made by the Mexica people, 14th-16th century CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A Tlatilco ceramic figure depicting a woman kissing her pet dog. 1250-800 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico city

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A Tlatilco ceramic figure depicting a woman kissing her pet dog. 1250-800 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico city

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A Veracruz basalt monumental sculpture of a turtle. Postclassic period , now housed at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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A Veracruz basalt monumental sculpture of a turtle. Postclassic period , now housed at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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A jaguar mask made of green and black stone and shell, found in tomb 105 of Monte Albán in Mexico. 200-500 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A jaguar mask made of green and black stone and shell, found in tomb 105 of Monte Albán in Mexico. 200-500 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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The mummified body of a female infant between 0 and 3 years old, found in the Garrafa cave in Mexico. 1250-1520 CE, Late Postclassic Period, now housed at the Chiapas Regional Museum

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The mummified body of a female infant between 0 and 3 years old, found in the Garrafa cave in Mexico. 1250-1520 CE, Late Postclassic Period, now housed at the Chiapas Regional Museum

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A silver disc with spirals, made by the Moche civilization in Peru. Now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

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A silver disc with spirals, made by the Moche civilization in Peru. Now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

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A pendant from Paquimé in Mexico, 1200-1450 CE. The pendant is largely covered with a mosaic of more than 170 turquoise tiles, several hematite fragments, and a small copper rectangle. Now housed at the the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A pendant from Paquimé in Mexico, 1200-1450 CE. The pendant is largely covered with a mosaic of more than 170 turquoise tiles, several hematite fragments, and a small copper rectangle. Now housed at the the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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This Toltec turkey-shaped vessel may have been part of the burial of a high-ranking figure. It dates from the Early Postclassic period and is currently part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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This Toltec turkey-shaped vessel may have been part of the burial of a high-ranking figure. It dates from the Early Postclassic period and is currently part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A mantle with bird motifs, made of wool and cotton, found at Wari Kayán necropolis in Peru. 200 BCE-50 CE, Paracas culture, now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru

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A mantle with bird motifs, made of wool and cotton, found at Wari Kayán necropolis in Peru. 200 BCE-50 CE, Paracas culture, now housed at the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru

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An Olmec jade pectoral in the shape of a jaguar face, 1000-400 BCE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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An Olmec jade pectoral in the shape of a jaguar face, 1000-400 BCE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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A jaguar-shaped cuauhxicalli in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. This altar-like stone vessel was used to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims.

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A jaguar-shaped cuauhxicalli in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. This altar-like stone vessel was used to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims.

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A bronze disc-armor with human figures and fantastic animals, found in the Picene necropolis of Pitino di San Severino in Italy. 6th-5th century BCE, now housed at the National Archaeological Museum of the Marche

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A bronze disc-armor with human figures and fantastic animals, found in the Picene necropolis of Pitino di San Severino in Italy. 6th-5th century BCE, now housed at the National Archaeological Museum of the Marche

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An Aztec stone sculpture of a toad with carved paws and ‘chalchihuitl’ underneath. 1428–1521 CE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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An Aztec stone sculpture of a toad with carved paws and ‘chalchihuitl’ underneath. 1428–1521 CE, now housed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City

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A painted bowl with abstract bighorn sheep heads, from New Mexico. Classic Mimbres period , now housed at the Maxwell Museum, University of New Mexico

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A painted bowl with abstract bighorn sheep heads, from New Mexico. Classic Mimbres period , now housed at the Maxwell Museum, University of New Mexico

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A large 10th century CE ceramic plate decorated with two concentric rings of Arabic script. Samanid period, from Iran or Afghanistan, 46.8 cm diameter, now housed at the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C.

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A large 10th century CE ceramic plate decorated with two concentric rings of Arabic script. Samanid period, from Iran or Afghanistan, 46.8 cm diameter, now housed at the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C.

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A cape with hood and muff in silk satin with marabou trim, 1780-1810 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Norway

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A cape with hood and muff in silk satin with marabou trim, 1780-1810 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Norway

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Aztec Obsidian Ear Spools, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

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Aztec Obsidian Ear Spools, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

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The Stele of Tabi is a Maya sculpture depicting two hunters carrying a bound deer. Classic Period , now housed at the Palacio Cantón Museum in Mexico

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The Stele of Tabi is a Maya sculpture depicting two hunters carrying a bound deer. Classic Period , now housed at the Palacio Cantón Museum in Mexico

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