Atecocolli / The Conch Shell
Nahui Ollin / The Four Directions
Xiuhcoatl / The Serpent of Fire
Xiuhcoatl / The Fire Dance
Ocelotl / The Jaguar Warrior
Aztec Splendor / Esplendor Azteca
Aztec Fire Dancer Martin Tellez signals the beginning of the ceremony.
In Tlanextli Tlacopan giving thanks to the four cardinal directions.
Martin Tellez offering the "White Eagle" dance.
Aztec Dancer Lupe Tellez bringing out grandfather fire.
Traditional Aztec Dancer Martin Tellez making an offering to the flame.
Vicente Tellez handles the flame directly with his hands. His concentration and respect for the fire protects him from harm.
Cleansing the circle with copal.
Aztec Dancer Lupe kneels before the Serpent of Fire.
Young boy Ocelotl dances in Aztec Regalia made by his family.
Young female dancer Eres from Tlacopan, Mexico City.
Modesta from Tlacopan, Mexico City.
Modesta in action from Tlacopan, Mexico City.
Offering a dance at Dartmouth College.
Ocelotl represents the spirit of our youth.
Aztec Dancer Lupe at the Shoshone Reunion in Wyoming.
Group in front of the Aztec Sun Stone.
