SICIS
QUETZAL
Quetzal is one of
the most shining bird.
The plumage is characterized
by bright colors,
perfectly recreated by
Micromosaic tesserae.
The bird is venerated by
the Mayans and Aztecs,
and the local tradition
considers him a
symbol of freedom.
His feathers were considered
so valuable as to be used
as a bargaining coin.
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