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Sep 26, 2017 · Although it was folded up and somewhat moth-eaten, Hochstetter quickly realized he was looking at something special: a masterpiece of Mesoamerican art, probably Aztec, possibly from the court of...
Moctezuma's headdress is a featherwork headdress or military device (Nahuatl languages: quetzalāpanecayōtl [ketsalaːpaneˈkajoːtɬ]) which tradition holds belonged to Moctezuma II, the Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish conquest.
Dec 6, 2023 · This headdress is also called the Penacho of Moctezuma II. Moctezuma II’s headdress was first mentioned in a European inventory in 1596, when it was acquired by Austrian Archduke Ferdinand II von Tyrol. It was listed there as “a Moorish hat.”
Jan 19, 2011 · This headdress is also called the Penacho of Moctezuma II. Moctezuma II’s headdress was first mentioned in a European inventory in 1596, when it was acquired by Austrian Archduke Ferdinand II von Tyrol. It was listed there as “a Moorish hat.”
3 days ago · In keeping with the appeal of - yet ignorance about - exotic and extravagant ‘eastern’ luxury accessories, the first reference to the famous ‘Moctezuma’s Headdress’ is from 1596, when it was catalogued as a ‘moorish [ie, exotic] hat’.
Jan 26, 2024 · Montezuma's Mayan Penacho, Feather Headdress: Authentic, wearable, adult sized replica of the lavish ceremonial headdress, named for the most important Aztec ruler. Each headdress takes many days of intense work to create, and contains over 500 feathers, mainly iridescent blue & green peacock sword feathers.
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Apr 30, 2012 · Moctezuma’s headdress is a large and elaborate 16th century crown which according to legend once belonged to Aztec emperor Moctezuma II, made from the iridescent green tail feathers of the Resplendent Quetzal.
