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Temple Mayor Museum, Mexico City.
1400 A.D.
A
wonderful piece of wall art to add to your Pre-Columbian collection for home
or office decor. Get your Aztec artwork now!
This
ancient sculpture reproduction is one of the most impresive and important
examples of Aztec art work. Her name is Coyolxauhqui, which means "She of
the Rattles on her Cheeks". She was also called one who "spoke to all
the centipedes and spiders and transformed herself into a sorceress" or a
"very evil woman". She was one of the major Pre-Columbian goddesses in Aztec
mythology.
In
a mythical symbol of the triumph of the sun over the powers of night
personified by Coyolxauhqui as a lunar goddess, she is shown decapitated and
dismembered after she was slain by her brother, the Sun God, Huitzilopochtli.
Here, bells decorate her cheek, and in accordance with her ferocious image,
she wears a skull on her belt and serpent armbands with claws attached.
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Features
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- Brings a bit of ancient history right into your home
- Guaranteed to be a conversation starter
- Adds depth to your art collection
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Specifications
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Type |
Wall Plaque |
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Size |
11" H (28 cm) |
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Weight |
6 Lbs |
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Material |
Casting Stone |
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Finish |
Antique stone |
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