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7 Aztec Copper Axe Money - Tajadero

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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mixtec / Aztec Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A fine collection of 7 copper currency pieces shaped as blades known as a tajaderos. The largest and two slender pieces are slightly flared at the tip. The other four exhibit the classic hoe shaped characteristics; a short neck and flared crescent shaped blade. This standardized currency in the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican world was thought to be equal to roughly 8000 cacao seeds. In the early days after the Spanish conquest, this type of currency continued to be used in the absence of minted coins from Spain. All are displayed in modern case as a display piece. Size of longest: 8" L x 2.6" W (20.3 cm x 6.6 cm); case: 16.35" L x 12.25" W (41.5 cm x 31.1 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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Condition

Losses and chips to peripheries. Small areas of tearing along the three narrow pieces. Earthen and mineral deposits scattered across all. Smallest piece is thin and brittle with green and blue patina. Tajaderos with curved heads are intact and good condition. All displayed in modern Riker case.

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7 Aztec Copper Axe Money - Tajadero

Name: 7 Aztec Copper Axe Money - Tajadero
SKU: 111791498
Price: 650 USD
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