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Rare Pre-Columbian Aztec Huehuecoyotl Stone #1140261

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Rare Pre-Columbian Aztec Huehuecoyotl Stone #1140261
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A large, rare and quite striking ancient Stone Lintel, or architectural support, from the relatively short-lived Aztec culture, decimated by Cortez and his small Spanish army. Dating between 1300 - 1500 A.D., in the form of Huehuecoyotl (in Aztec mythology, Huehuecoyotl was "old, old coyote"; sometimes alternately "Ueuecoyotl"), the trickster god of music, dance, song. He is depicted in the Codex Borbonicus as a dancing coyote with human hands and feet, accompanied by a human drummer. Huehuecoyotl shares many characteristics with the trickster Coyote of the North American tribes, including storytelling and choral singing. In both cultures he is a prankster, whose tricks are often played on other gods but frequently backfire and cause more trouble for himself that the intended victims. A great party-giver, he also was alleged to foment wars between humans to relieve his boredom. This very fine example is carved from volcanic stone with large smiling face, big ears (one of which is missing from ancient times), broad snout and raised eyes. 18"L x 8"H x 7"W, weighing in at a hefty 28 lbs. Intact and excellent, save missing ear and a small bit of wear to the very back. Ex-private Phoenix, AZ Collection acquired before 1970. A remarkable piece of ancient Aztec art and history!
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<tr><td>Title:Rare Pre-Columbian Aztec Huehuecoyotl Stone</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Lafayette, CO</td></tr>
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