The eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus with a serpent in its beak is the seal seen on the Mexican flag. To the left is Revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata in 'Independence,' a terracotta relief mural by Mexican artist Efren Gonzalez.
© Rob Mohr, 2010
Source article: Mexican artist Efren Gonzalez revives an ancient art form with terracotta murals