Reading #6 Animism & the Alphabet, pp. 115 - 135

Found on the top of page 134

"The lightning-swift conquest of Mexico by Cortez has remained a puzzle for historians, since Cortez, leading only a few hundred men, managed to seize the entire kingdom of Montezuma, who commanded several hundred thousand men."

Artist Statement: This part of the book and specifically the text above made me think about the Spaniards encounter with the Aztecs and the reasons for why they came to the New World. They were looking for treasure, and gold. I decided to decorate three silver spoons with jewels that are supposed to symbolize the treasure/gold. the Spaniards were looking for.

Title: The New World

Materials: Three large spoons, beads, and wire

Dimensions: Apx. 2 by 9 inches