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title: Aztec Hummingbird Whistling Pot
author: James Blake Wiener
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9708/aztec-hummingbird-whistling-pot/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Aztec Hummingbird Whistling Pot

_Authored by [James Blake Wiener](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jbw288/)_

## Image File

[![Aztec Hummingbird Whistling Pot](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9708.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9708.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [Aztec civilization](https://www.worldhistory.org/Aztec_Civilization/) of ancient Mesoamerica believed that dead warriors were reincarnated as hummingbirds or butterflies. These whistling pots often included such birds, and they were considered spiritual conduits. This fine specimen dates to c. 1350-1500 CE, and it was made in what is present-day Mexico. (The Department of Anthropology and Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.)

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## About the Author

James Blake Wiener has a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswiener)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 12). Aztec Hummingbird Whistling Pot. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9708/aztec-hummingbird-whistling-pot/>
### Chicago
Wiener, James Blake. "Aztec Hummingbird Whistling Pot." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 12, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9708/aztec-hummingbird-whistling-pot/>.
### MLA
Wiener, James Blake. "Aztec Hummingbird Whistling Pot." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Dec 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9708/aztec-hummingbird-whistling-pot/>.

## License & Copyright

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