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Cuauhtemoc Sculpture | Hand-Carved Golden Obsidian | 15cm | Last Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan | Mexican Art
Cuauhtemoc Sculpture | Hand-Carved Golden Obsidian | 15cm | Last Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan | Mexican Art
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A tribute to the last and most heroic Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan — Cuauhtémoc, "the eagle that descends." This monumental sculpture is hand-carved in golden obsidian, a stone of solar energy and clarity, measuring 15cm × 15cm.
Born in 1496 in Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Cuauhtémoc became the ninth and final Mexica Tlatoani in 1521, leading a legendary resistance against the Spanish Conquest. His name in Nahuatl means "the eagle that descends" — a prophetic symbol of courage and sacrifice. He married Tecuichpo, daughter of Emperor Moctezuma II, and trained at the Calmecac, the elite school of Mexica royalty.
⚠️ Limited availability: We have reached the last veins of golden obsidian — once these pieces are gone, they cannot be reproduced.
Golden Obsidian Properties: A stone of clarity, confidence, and solar energy, golden obsidian amplifies personal power, dissolves negative patterns, and illuminates the path forward. Discover golden obsidian virtues
- Stone: Natural golden obsidian from Mexico
- Dimensions: 15cm × 15cm (6" × 6")
- Style: Pre-Columbian Mexica portrait sculpture
- Use: Collector's piece, home decor, altar
- Origin: Mexico — Nahuatl artisan
