A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Mayan Backpiece

I really like this backpiece by Munpie in Antwerp, Belgium. If I’ve misidentified it and it’s Incan or Aztec, someone please correct me by the way.

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60 responses to “Mayan Backpiece”

  1. Ferchuz Avatar
    Ferchuz

    It’s Aztec and is Tlaloc, God of LIGHTING AND THUNDER

  2. Ferchuz Avatar
    Ferchuz

    It’s Aztec and is Tlaloc, God of LIGHTING AND THUNDER

  3. vini Avatar
    vini

    from witch artist are the polynesian arms …

  4. vini Avatar
    vini

    from witch artist are the polynesian arms …

  5. niNanube Avatar
    niNanube

    wild skin – the aztecs were after the mayans

  6. niNanube Avatar
    niNanube

    wild skin – the aztecs were after the mayans

  7. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    I’m getting a backpiece similar to this very soon and I’ve been looking everywhere for some more information on this piece

  8. Nathan Avatar
    Nathan

    I’m getting a backpiece similar to this very soon and I’ve been looking everywhere for some more information on this piece

  9. Chaostrophy Avatar
    Chaostrophy

    I know I’m a little late to the discussion, but the diety is most likely Chaac, the god of rain and thunder. He corresponds to the later, Aztec deity Tlaloc.

  10. Chaostrophy Avatar
    Chaostrophy

    I know I’m a little late to the discussion, but the diety is most likely Chaac, the god of rain and thunder. He corresponds to the later, Aztec deity Tlaloc.

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