April 23, 2024
Ceramic/Clay/Pottery Double Headed Dog Pot/Jar Figurine Xoloitzcuintli Décor
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Double Face Xoloitzcuintli FigurineHeight- 7" Wide- 4" Long- 8 1/2This ceramic figurine is a two face Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless dog). It can be a jar or a vase.The Xoloitzcuintli or "Xolo" is a hairless dog from Mesoamerica. Archaeological evidence has been found in the tombs of the Colima, Mayan, Toltec, Zapotec, and Aztec Indians dating the breed to over 3500 years ago. Xolos were considered sacred dogs by the Aztecs, Toltecs, Maya, and other groups. They were also useful companion animals. According to Aztec mythology, the God Xolotl made the Xoloitzcuintli from a sliver of the Bone of Life from which all mankind was made.What a lovely gift for yourself or for someone special. We will make sure your piece will be extremely well packed.
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