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Undead Warrior Hummingbirds: Aztec Symbols of Rebirth

basalt stone basin from Mexico

Undead Warrior Hummingbirds: Aztec Symbols of Rebirth

Museum Educator, Daniel shares how hummingbirds have long been an important symbol of renewal to Central and South American cultures. By taking a closer look at NHMLA’s Anthropology collection, on display in the Visible Vault, we can understand the importance of these small birds.

Standards Alignment

CA-HSSCS: 7.7.1-5