7. How are concepts represented?

Conquests

One indication of conquest is a sword thrust into a mountain or a Spaniard piercing a lance through a place glyph. TheLienzo also follows the Nahua tradition of placing victorious warriors in a higher position than those who have been conquered.

Authority

A man seated on a Spanish scissor chair (often in front of a house) may be interpreted as a symbol of local authority on behalf of the Spanish.

Rebellion

Images of barricades may be interpreted as acts of insurgency. Rebellious groups built these walls to make clear their intention of breaking ties, resisting aggression into a particular territory, or even the start of war.