Quetzal Dance Sculpture
A splendidly finished Quetzal Dancing Sculpture in Silver, 24K Gold details | a Green Copper feather.
- Designed and handmade in D'Argenta Mexico .
- Unique piece by Artist D'Argenta Martin Mendoza .
- Official D'Argenta Lifetime Warranty .
- A splendid gift idea.
Size, weight and others
Width: 22 cm Depth: 43 cm Height: 80 cm; 7.60 kg.
Width: 8.6in; Depth: 16.9 in; Height: 31.4 in; Weight: 18.51 lb.
* Prices are in MXN (Mexican National Currency). * Delivery time 7 to 20 days.
Product Care
D'Argenta Statues | Home Decor products should be cleaned only with a soft cloth to remove dust. Metal polishes and cleaning agents should not be used.
D'Argenta Statues | Home Decor products are protected by a resistant lacquer that prevents the Silver from tarnishing and protects it as a whole.
History
The Baile del Quetzal is one of the most colorful folk dances in the country. It is also believed to be one of the oldest. Both the dance and the spectacular headdresses worn by the participants are believed to predate the Conquest, perhaps by hundreds of years.
The headdresses represent the extravagant colors of the quetzal bird, a sacred bird of the Maya. The resplendent quetzal, as ornithologists call it, sports long green tail feathers that grow up to four feet (1.2 meters) long. These feathers were highly prized by many ancient peoples, especially the Aztecs of central Mexico, who demanded quetzal feathers from some villages as part of their tribute payment.
Aztec Dance
