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PRE-COLUMBIAN AZTEC JADE MICTLANTECUHTLI GOD OF DEATH PECTORAL PENDANT 1300-1520 AD
DESCRIPTION:
Pre-Columbian Aztec carved jade pectoral pendant depicting Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec deity associated with death and Mictlan, the underworld, attributed to ca. 1300–1520 AD.
This elongated pectoral features a stylized representation associated with Mictlantecuhtli and the imagery of death and the underworld in Central Mexican tradition. Carved from jade, the substantial 4-inch height gives the piece a strong presence and makes the designation pectoral pendant particularly appropriate.
The carving emphasizes the supernatural character of the figure through its distinctive facial and anatomical details, while the natural coloration and mineral variations of the stone contribute to its visual character.
A striking example of Mesoamerican-style lapidary work and an unusual piece for a collection focused on Aztec ritual and funerary 4 in. H x 1 1/2 in. W
