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Xochipilli, aztec drum necklace in sterling silver
This pendant is inspired by an archeological object made by the Aztec people who were a prehispanic tribe of Mexico. It is called a teponaxtl or horizontal drum made in stone. It was used it numerous Aztec ceremonies. It represents Xochipilli, the god of music, love, games, beauty, dance, flowers and poetry. It would have been made between 1325 and 1521 after Jesus Christ. It is located in the national museum of anthropology of Mexico.
Metal: sterling silver.
Dimensions: about 4.2cm x 2.2cm (or 1.65 inches x 0.86 inches).
Length of the necklace: about 90 cm.
I will need 5 working days to make your order before shipping your package.
As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).
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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.
By Emmanuelle Guyon.
Tags: necklace, Aztec, legend, prehispanic, precolumbian, America, Mexico, Mexican, archaeology, codex, archaeological, mythology, god, Xochipilli, music, drum, ceremony, rite, teponaxtle, reproduction, museum, art, dance, poetry, flower, game, love, beauty.
