Hombre Piñata

Piñata Man

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Hombre Piñata

Piñata Man

49''x33'' Acrylic on canvas

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In Mexico, piñatas are believed to have originated among the Aztecs, Mayans, and other native peoples of California, who made clay pots in the shape of their gods. The pots were meant to be broken forcefully with poles and sticks, so the contents spilled to signify abundance or favors from the gods.

Historians tell us that during the birthday celebration of the Aztec god of war, Huitzilopochtli,the breast priests hung a clay pot on a pole in the temple. The pot was adorned with colorful feathers and filled with small treasures like bead ornaments, colorful or painted stones, berries, or nuts. When the pot was broken with a stick the little treasures spilled on the feet of the god as an offering.

The Mayans played a game where the central player’s eyes were covered with a cloth while he tried to hit the pot that was suspended by a string.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi%C3%B1ata