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Detail of a turquois mosaic of a double-headed serpent, Aztec/Mixtec. It is carved in wood and covered with turquois mosaic. The eye sockets were probably inlaid with iron pyrites and shell. This ornment was probablyworn as a pectoral on ceremonial occasions. The serpent played a very important role in Aztec religion. Ethno, 1894-634
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART208095
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1600px × 1232px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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Aztec (1350-1521 CE)
Mosaic
Native American, North America
Pectoral
Precious Stone
Turquoise