From the Aztec Empire (1300-1521 Spanish Invasion)
Represents the preciousness of water in the Aztec culture. It survived the Spanish invasion on 1521 and is a symbol of the lasting Aztec religious beliefs.
British Museum Database
“Figurine.” British Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2015.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=667512&partId=1&searchText=Chalchiuhtlicue&page=1
Aztec History
http://www.history.com/topics/aztecs
http://www.aztec-history.com/aztec-farming.html