Pipe 1521

This Aztec smoking pipe, carved from stone and dating back to 1521, exemplifies the artistry of the Mesoamerican civilization. The pipe's elongated form is adorned with intricate, incised designs, including a distinctive circular motif near the mouthpiece, symbolizing the importance of rituals and offerings within Aztec culture. This piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, provides valuable insight into the daily lives and symbolic expressions of the Aztec people.