In the Aztec religion, there were few people as important as the priests. In Nahuatl, they were named tlamacazqui, which meant “giver of things”, and their role was to make sure that the gods received their due; be it offerings, ceremonies or sacrifices.
In today’s WIP, we’ll show you the concept art of a tlamacazqui based on the illustration of the Codex Mendoza.
The main accessories of a Mexica priest were the xicolli (an open vest that was opened from the front), as well as an incense burner, an incense bag, and a tobacco bar, which was used for religious purposes.
