A stunning golden pectoral, designed to be worn around the neck of a Mixtec dignitary, was one of over 120 gold pieces found in a tomb in southern Mexico’s ancient city of Monte Albán. Rich in symbolism and iconography, the figure’s visual complexity has led to several different interpretations of its meaning and the identity of its subject.The rich pre-Columbian past of Mexico’s state of Oaxaca was largely hidden until archaeologist Alfonso Caso began his work there in 1930.
During their occupation, the Mixtec reused Monte Albán’s Zapotec structures, including royal tombs. Caso uncovered 20 buildings and 176 tombs at the site. In 1932, after tunneling through a wall of an elite residence, he discovered Tomb 7, considered by many to be the most spectacular find ever made in Mesoamerica.
One of his most stunning finds was a formidable golden pectoral, which Caso described as “[p]erhaps the most beautiful Mexican gold figure we know of.” Dazzling to behold, the pectoral also contains important information about Mixtec culture and the complex symbolic language in their art. Caso’s studies of the Mixtec calendar systems allowed him to interpret the artwork on the pectoral’s shoulders. He concluded that each piece corresponded to different calendars, that could be cross-referenced with calendar reform in the codices. Using this information, Caso believed the pectoral to depict a ruler known as Lord 5 Lizard.
The owner originally could have been the 1 who's on the this golden amulet pendent..Like as 1 is displaying the energy rays of the Sun connectively with fusing 1's own energy of life..Therefore 1 knows how 1 tramissions 1's field of intelligence..
An amazing piece of craftsmanship.
Its owner should be someone in ancient times who held great power.
Be nice if you showed all of it.
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Gorgeous and intricate work.
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If you are looking to return it to its rightful owner. I'm going to go out on a limb here.. .. . They're probably dead
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Come on now , limited access to information ? … that’s what happened in 1933 Germany !!!
: Questo splendido capolavoro d'oro, progettato per essere portato al collo, contiene un'iconografia complessa che ha portato a un acceso dibattito sull'identità del suo proprietario.
Ricardo Montalban in STII had golden pectorals.
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TRHorizons Oh! I actually wrote a part about this piece in my master's thesis! A truly fascinating artifact 💖
well, whatever he was, the guy knew how to make an entrance
Amazing😲
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