What is an Aztec atl-tlachinolli?

This video looks at a sculpture known as the Throne of Sacred Warfare in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City to understand the Aztec (or Mexica) symbol of the atl-tlachinolli. On the back is the symbol of the atl-tlachinolli, accompanied by an eagle on a cactus.

This video describes what an atl-tlachinolli is, what the term means in Nahuatl, how it functioned, and what its imagery symbolized for the Aztecs/Mexica in Mesoamerica. The video also examines the Mexican flag and its possible connection to the atl-tlachinolli. This short video is part of a series that breaks down key terms in art history, archaeology, and history!