In the images shown from the different civilisations, the Tiahuanaco drawing I feel it provides more clues as to it's meaning.
The image itself is symmetrical with the exception for the hanging objects from the central figure. Both sides have a feline looking in opposite directions but from the imbalance of the objects this would be my take...
On the left you have an object that looks to be a spear with 3 prongs and I believe just above that could be a type of hammer/blade(like an axe). My opinion is that this symbolises violence or power.
On the right you have an object which looks very similar to what is used today, a thurible. My opinion is that this could be more in line with a more peaceful, meditative or religious aspect.
With the symmetry and at the top of the pillar above the figures head where all 3 "spirals" are linked (note the tails of the felines and the central spiral across the chest/stomach of the figure could this possibly be a symbol of a balance between power and peace or strength and intellect, either as a show of development of that civilisation.
It is possibly even a clan badge for lack of a better term but with variations due to region or to show sects in which there is a split between the civilisations while still retaining the original clan rule?
What are your thoughts?
The image itself is symmetrical with the exception for the hanging objects from the central figure. Both sides have a feline looking in opposite directions but from the imbalance of the objects this would be my take...
On the left you have an object that looks to be a spear with 3 prongs and I believe just above that could be a type of hammer/blade(like an axe). My opinion is that this symbolises violence or power.
On the right you have an object which looks very similar to what is used today, a thurible. My opinion is that this could be more in line with a more peaceful, meditative or religious aspect.
With the symmetry and at the top of the pillar above the figures head where all 3 "spirals" are linked (note the tails of the felines and the central spiral across the chest/stomach of the figure could this possibly be a symbol of a balance between power and peace or strength and intellect, either as a show of development of that civilisation.
It is possibly even a clan badge for lack of a better term but with variations due to region or to show sects in which there is a split between the civilisations while still retaining the original clan rule?
What are your thoughts?