Figurine of Aztec Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue

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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

 

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