Aztec Carved Mexican Onza/Libertads

AnkurJ

An interesting piece from my collection that I imaged today. Was made into a pendant (not by me). I Love the intricate carving on this one.



AJ

mrpotatoheadd

Thought that looked familiar...

AnkurJ

DOH! And I thought I had somethine unique! Must have been mass produced.

mrpotatoheadd

<< <i>Must have been mass produced. >>

Looks that way, doesn't it?

I got this one in a large lot of coins & misc. stuff years ago and wondered about that. So now, I know.

crypto79

I have one almost the same but instead of a bird on the other side I have an Indian with a headdress

mrpotatoheadd

<< <i>I have one almost the same but instead of a bird on the other side I have an Indian with a headdress >>

Anything like this?

savoyspecial

i have always thought this one was neat

RWB

Carved coins are among many souvenirs made by locals for sale to tourists, particularly adjacent to most of the larger Mayan and Aztec ruins. They also carve little statues of interesting parts of the ruins in soft stone or wood. Much as the ancient Greeks and Romans did, the local artisan boss puts a large model in the center of some carvers and they work from the model. They are paid based on what they sell less cost of materials and a hefty cut for the boss.