Aztec Macuahuitl, Mictecacihuatl, Lady of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Wood, Obsidian, Hand Carved, Wall Art, Replica Ancient Mexica

Aztec Macuahuitl, WALL ART, Mictecacihuatl, Lady of the Dead, Wood, Obsidian, Hand Carved, From Mexico
Same design carved on both sides!
Apprx. 32" long by 7" wide

Story: Mictēcacihuātl (Nahuatl, meaning "Lady of the Dead"), in Aztec mythology, is a death deity and consort of Mictlāntēcutli, god of the dead and ruler of Mictlān, the lowest level of the underworld.

Her role is to watch over the bones of the dead and preside over the ancient festivals of the dead. These festivals evolved from Aztec traditions into the modern Day of the Dead after synthesis with Spanish traditions. She now presides over the contemporary festival as well. She is known as the "Lady of the Dead", since it is believed that she was born, then sacrificed as an infant. Mictēcacihuātl was represented with a flayed body and with jaw agape to swallow the stars during the day