The Economic Times

In 1526, the Aztecs made this mask worn by the God of Death Mictlantecuhtli. Five centuries later, It's still revealing their beliefs about death

Aztec death mask: A rare 500-year-old Aztec wooden mask depicting Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death and ruler of the underworld, offers a glimpse into ancient Aztec beliefs about death, regeneration and resurrection.