UC Riverside

The iconography, identity, and the sculpted body of the warrior sculptures allow for a discussion and deeper look into their function and use within the site of Tula Grande. The warrior sculptures were created to evoke power and affect the inhabitants of Tula. Taken as a whole, the warrior sculptures are literally the item that holds up the civic center in Tula by supporting the structure that was built on top of Pyramid B. Interpreted more symbolically, they also can be understood to bear the weight of cultural practice.