Mixtec Aztec silver brooch of the sun god, tomb 7 Monte Albán, Oxaca.
Mixtec Aztec silver brooch of the sun god, tomb 7 Monte Albán, Oxaca.
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MIXTECA JEWELRY ORNAMENT BROOCH GOD OF THE SUN.
Brooch made of silver, with gold plating, representation of one of the pieces found in Tomb 7 of Monte Albán in Oxaca, Mexico, discovered in 1932 by Dr. Alfonso Caso.
Originally it was probably a ring, but this one is constructed as a brooch or pendant, easier to use as an accessory, remember that it is a representation of the original. This brooch is decorated with the figure of a bird. Research shows that although it was initially thought that it could be an eagle, a coxcoxtli was finally chosen, which is, according to Seler, the nahual or costume of the god of love and happiness. summer, “the prince of flowers”, Xochipilli, who in turn is a manifestation of the solar god. Without a doubt, “the falling pheasant” is an equivalent to the “falling eagle” and both symbolize the same thing: the sun that descends to the earth in the afternoons and is swallowed by it, that is, it dies to illuminate the world of the universe. dead. ”.
It is all decorated with openwork and has in front the figure of a “falling bird”, which as we have said represents the setting sun, and from its beak hangs the chalchihuite, which is also the representation of the star that holds five bells in the shape pear in the beak and two others of similar shape hang from the bird's wings. The clasp has a succession of frets.
Material: Golden silver.
Height: 7 cm without the ring.
Width: 4 cm, at the widest part.
Weight: 29.25 grams
Patina: Original and intact patina.
Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: As seen in the photos, not new, please check the photos.
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