Search the Ancient Treasures Web site ITEM NUMBER: P-9 ITEM NAME: Aztec Double-Headed Serpent SIZE: 11"H x 19"W (28x48cm) ITEM TYPE: Wall plaque ITEM MATERIAL: Casting stone ITEM FINISH: Antique stone finish RETAIL PRICE: $95.00 SHIPPING: $9.00 CANADA SHIPPING: $35.00 British Museum, London. 15th century Splendid relic of the Aztecs, who rose from squalid origins to power and riches in just 200 years, this double-headed rattlesnake serpent was used as a ceremonial chest ornament that may have been worn by a priest. It is incrusted with scales of turquoise, a stone the Aztecs imported from the outposts of their empire to adorn some of their most beautiful possessions. This piece is the work of a Mixtec jeweller, and dates from the 15th century. Mixtec craftsmanship was highly prized; an entire enclave of artisans from this culture lived in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. In mesoamerican culture, serpents were very important religious symbols, the shedding of their skin made them a symbol of rebirth and renewal. One of the main mesoamerican deities, Quetzalcoatl, was represented as a feathered serpent. Add of this item to my shopping cart Shipping note: When ordering multiple items, your shipping charges will be reduced. You'll see the lower shipping rates in the final invoice that is made at the time of shipping the items. Return To: