3 Mayan/Aztec inspired Silmarillion Illustrations by cuarthol
Fanwork Notes
For Tolkien Latin American & Caribbean Week, three illustrations of Silmarillion scenes or characters inspired by Mayan and Aztec art.
Ink (black and gold) and watercolor on cardstock paper.
(will update throughout the week as they are 'revealed')
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Description:
For Tolkien Latin American & Caribbean Week
Ink (black and gold) and watercolor on cardstock paper.
Major Characters: Beleg, Finduilas, Gwindor, Tuor, Túrin, Ulmo
Major Relationships:
Genre: General
Type: Drawing/Painting, Illustration
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Rating: General
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Posted on 21 November 2022 Updated on 25 November 2022
Ulmo & Tuor
Inspired by Mayan art (as well as my background in medieval illuminations), and represents Ulmo appearing to Tuor at Vinyamar after Tuor has taken up the arms and armor left by Turgon.
The inspiration for Ulmo comes from this carved depiction
Tuor’s inspiration was various images of warriors in both Mayan and Aztec art, and the weapon he is holding is a macuahuitl
Jaguar!Beleg & Turin
Protecting the borders of Doriath
Beleg is inspired by Aztec art of warriors in Jaguar ‘skins’ and Túrin’s Dragonhelm is inspired by a pre-Columbian gold artifact. The rest of Túrin’s depiction is based on various images of Aztec warriors, clothing, and adornments. The weapon he is holding is a macuahuitl
Gwindor, Túrin, and Finduilas in Nargothrond
Túrin in Nargothrond, enjoying some chocolate with Gwindor and Finduilas. (because, of course, Finrod brought those cocoa beans across Helcaraxë, no question!)
My headcanon for this image is that the “Golden House of Finarfin” was in fact quite literal and they put gold powder in their hair!
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