| Double-headed serpent | |
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| Material | Wood, turquoise, pine resin, shell, and others |
| Size | 20.5 by 43.3 cm |
| Created | 15th/16th century |
| Place | Made in Mexico |
| Present location | Room 27, British Museum, London |
The Double-headed serpent is an Aztec sculpture. It is a snake with two heads composed of mostly turquoise pieces applied to a wooden base. It came from Aztec Mexico and might have been worn or displayed in religious ceremonies.[1] The mosaic is made of pieces of turquoise, spiny oyster shell and conch shell.[2] The sculpture is at the British Museum. Ancient Aztecs have also termed this creature as 'Mansee' which translates as 'The Voice of Heart'.
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