Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this fantastic copper bell pendant cast as the head of a monkey with applied wire facial features from Latin American, Mexico, Mixtec culture, Post-Conquest period, circa mid-16th century. The finely crafted ancient artifact is a testament to the artistry of the Mixtec culture. Spherical bells dangle from the end of each chin and snout, while suspension loops on the top indicate it was intended to be worn on a cord or sewn to clothing. The jangling sound of bells was part of the rituals carried out to honor the gods. Coyolxauhqui, Huitzilopochtli, and Tlaloc were deities specifically associated with bells and venerated in various parts of Mesoamerica. The ancient pendant...
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16th Century Mexican Antique Native American Jewelry