Sujet
Pectoral ornament in the form of a double headed serpent
Légende
Pectoral ornament in the form of a double headed serpent, One of the symbols of Tlaloc, it was worn by a high priest. Probably formed part of the treasure sent to Cortes by Montezuma who believed Cortes to be the returning god Quetzalcoatl. Mexico. Aztec/ Mixtec. c 1400 1521.
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A14_477
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
31,8Mo (1,4Mo) / 36,3cm x 21,9cm / 4293 x 2592 (300dpi)