Golden Obsidian Tlatoani Pendant Necklace - Mexican Precolombian Jewelry
Golden Obsidian Tlatoani Pendant Necklace - Mexican Precolombian Jewelry
A Tlatoani was the supreme ruler of the ancient Mexicans. The word tlatoani comes from Nahuatl, which is an ancestral language, the root of many others. In Nahuatl "tlatoa" means to speak and the suffix "-ni" is a suffix that indicates "the one." Therefore, tlatoani can be translated as "the one who speaks."
The Tlatoani was the commander-in-chief of the army, the high priest and the supreme judge. In addition, he was responsible for maintaining order and stability.
Some of the best-known Tlatoani are Acamapichtli, Moctezuma I, Axayacatl, Tízoc, Ahuízotl, Moctezuma II and Cuauhtémoc.
This unique precolombian style necklace is entirely composed of Golden Obsidian.
The pendant carved with this Tlatoani Head measure 50mm (2”) with 16mm spheres and ovoids.
You can choose too this beautiful bracelet with red garnet gemstone and golden obsidian for an exceptional Set of Mexican Jewelry.
The bracelet is composed with Golden Obsidian Calibrated at 16 and 10 mm, 4 red garnets calibrated at 12 and 6 mm
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