Coatlicue Hair-Dagger

Inspired by the Aztec Goddess Coatlicue. Pronounced “koh-at-lee-kway”, Coatlicue is the Goddess of life, death, and rebirth. Known as "the one with the skirt of serpents"

A walk through the art:

Heavily inspired by the Coatlicue sculpture. Displayed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico.

The hilt of this hair-dagger is adorned with intertwining serpents, a direct homage to Coatlicue’s iconic serpent skirt, which represents her profound connection to the earth and the duality of creation and destruction. The serpents honor Coatlicue's nurturing yet fearsome role as a goddess who guards the cycles of life.

Coatlicue is also depicted wearing a necklace of human hearts, hands, and skulls, symbolizing the sacrifices made to sustain life and the delicate balance between existence and the afterlife. This imagery captures her dual nature as both creator and destroyer, emphasizing her role as the guardian of life’s eternal cycles and her connection to the sacrificial rituals central to Aztec culture.

Running down the blade is a detailed snakeskin pattern, a nod to the transformative energy associated with Coatlicue. This design reflects the texture and symbolism of the serpents she is often depicted with

Materials: Zinc and steel blend; nickel and lead-free

Size: 6.5 inches long

Uses: while it is designed to be a hair-stick, hair-sword, or hair-dagger, it can also be used as an athame, altar decor, letter opener, bookmark, decor for a potted plant, a prop for an art doll, or tucked into a belt, thigh garter, or hat band. I'm sure there are even more ways to slay.