This extraordinary pendant consists of a conch shell section - TopicsExpress



          

This extraordinary pendant consists of a conch shell section carved in jade, enclosed in a delicate gold frame with tiny dangling bells. This symbol was worn by the deity Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent) a culture hero credited in one myth with creating human life by sprinkling his blood on ground bones. The pectoral may have been worn by a priest, or by a ceremonial impersonator of Quetzalcoatl., c. 1200-1519 Mexico, Guerrero, Ichcatiopan„ Mixtec or Aztec style
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 23:35:35 +0000

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