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Pyramid of Quetzalcoaltl, Teotihuacan,
Mexico. 300 A.D.
One
of the great Gods of Ancient Mesoamerica, Quetzalcoatl is a synthesis of
serpent and bird. The name means "quetzal serpent". The quetzal was a sacred
bird of very beautiful feathers which were used in elite and ritual costumes.
Quetzalcoatl, the patron of rulership, had several incarnations. The most
important were as a creator god, as Ehecatl, the God of Wind; as the Morning
Star; and asTopiltzin, a semi-human ruler, unique among the Gods.
The
priestly Quetzalcoatl was often contrasted to his dark shamanic brother
Tezcatlipoca, the God of war, and their relation veer between enmity and
alliance. According to Aztec and Maya creation accounts, after the great
floods ended the era of the Fourth Sun, Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca raised
the heavens and create the Earth. Since no people inhabitated the earth,
Quetzalcoatl descended to the underworld to retrieve the remains of the people
destroyed by the flood. Their bones were ground like corn into a fine meal and
upon it the gods let their blood, thus creating the flesh of the present race
and the era of the Fifth Sun.
This
ancient Aztec figure makes an exciting addtion to any Pre-Columbian collection
of artwork from Mesoamerica.
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Features
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- Guaranteed to add excitement to your home decor
- Contains absolutely stunning detail work
- Will certainly become a conversation starter
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Specifications
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Type |
Wall Plaque |
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Size |
7" H x 7" W x 6" D (18x18x16 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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