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Monday, March 16, 2009

"One Old Bird" Aztec Ceramic Pendant

"One Old Bird" Aztec Ceramic Pendant


An old Tibetan mala bead inlayed with turquoise and coral, adorns this earthenware pendant. The ceramic pendant features an impression of an Aztec quetzal.

The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican people of central Mexico in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. They were a civilization with a rich mythology and cultural heritage. The quetzal , a brightly colored Mesoamerican bird most commonly found in Aztec art, was thought by the Aztecs to be favored by their Gods because of it's beautiful plumage.


More photos of this pendant can be found in my Good Dirt Jewelry 1000markets.com shop.