Ceramic/Clay/Pottery Double Headed Dog Pot/Jar Figurine Xoloitzcuintli Décor
$ 48.99
- Wonderful Collectible Xolo, Aztec Hairless Dog.
- Measurements:
- Height- 4 3/4"
- Width- `4 1/2"
- The Xoloitzcuintli or "Xolo" is a hairless dog from Mesoamerica. Archaeological evidence has been found in the tombs of the Colima, Mayan, Toltec, Zapotec, and Aztec Indians dating the breed to over 3500 years ago.
- Xolos were considered sacred dogs by the Aztecs, Toltecs, Maya, and other groups. They were also useful companion animals. According to Aztec mythology, the God Xolotl made the Xoloitzcuintli from a sliver of the Bone of Life from which all mankind was made.
- Lovely for any collector.
