Double-headed serpent

This double-headed serpent is of ancient Aztec design was given as a gift to the Emperor. The design is intended to give honor to the the feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl. Tributes to the Emperor were required from all the Aztec controlled territories, ones like this that were made of Turquoise were especially valued. They viewed their Emperor as an almost god like being and gifted him with models of other gods thinking to bring themselves favor in his eyes, and in the eyes of their gods.