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Photographer: J. Makali Bruton
Taken: June 2, 2018
Caption: An 'atlante' of The Temple of Pyramid B
Additional Description: The features mentioned in the marker text can be appreciated in this photo. The atlante is a representation of a Toltec warrior, prepared for battle. "The atlantes represented Toltec warriors, whose attire indicated that they were high-ranking military officers. It consisted of breastplates in the form of a butterfly, a helmet of fine feathers, mirrors set in turquoise mosaics, a knife, and other arms."
Submitted: June 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
Database Locator Identification Number: p429677
File Size: 3.953 Megabytes

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