Mexico, Aztec Civilization, Rare ceremonial ocarina representing the coyote god "Huehuecoyotl".
Rare ceremonial ocarina representing the coyote god "Huehuecoyotl".
He wears a very wide choker necklace, ornaments on the ankles and wrists. His hands are raised to the sky in a symbolic gesture. The god here has his ears pricked to access and answer the prayers of those who invoke him.
He is at the heart of a medallion embellished with several symbolic solar ornaments.
This ocarina (musical instrument) was to be used during the great ceremonies performed as a tribute to this god.
Orange terracotta
Dimensions: 12.5 x 12 x 4.5 cm.
A certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes will be given to the buyer.
"Huehuecoyotl" means "the very old coyote". This name has a positive meaning for the Aztecs. He is associated with the gods who are venerated for their great age, their wisdom and their connection with the divine. The Aztecs regarded the coyote as a symbol of cunning, vitality and wisdom.
A certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes will be given to the purchaser.
Expertized by Serge Reynes :
Expert in Pre-Columbian, african and oceanian for over 20 years, Serge Reynes works as an expert in Auction Houses since 1997.
Serge Reynes was as well an assessor at the "Commission de conciliation et d’expertise douanière" (Customs Arbitration and Advisory Committee) and an accredited expert in insurance companies.
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