Quetzal's Dance Statue
A splendidly designed Quetzal Dance Statue in Silver, 24K Gold details & a Green Copper Plume.
- Designed and handmade in D'Argenta México.
- Unique piece by D'Argenta Artist Martin Mendoza.
- Official D'Argenta Lifetime Guarantee.
- A splendid gift idea.
Size, Weight & Other
Width: 22 cm Depth: 43 cm Height: 80 cm; 7.60 kg.
Width: 8.6 in Depth: 16.9 in Height: 31.4 in ; 18.51 lb.
*Prices are in USD. *Delivery time from 7 to 20 days.
Product Care
D'Argenta Statues & Home Decor products are to be cleaned only with a soft piece of cloth to remove any dust. No metal polishers or cleaning agents should be used.
D'Argenta Statues & Home Decor Products are protected by a strong lacquer that prevents silver tarnishing and protects it as a whole.
Perfect for & References:
The Quetzal Dance is one of the most colorful folkloric dances anywhere in the country. It is also thought to be one of the most ancient. Both the dance and the spectacular headdresses worn by those taking part are thought to pre-date 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 it is called by ornithologists, sports long green tail plumes that grow up to four feet (1.2 meters) in length. 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 payments.
Aztec dance is a truly spectacular event to behold and a central symbol of Aztec Art. Aztec dances feature ornate feathered headdresses, beaded costumes, ceremonial fire, high-energy footwork highlighted by the chatter of ankle rattles, and dramatic choreography full of symbolism.
