Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. [identifying markings and symbols]
9. devices (symbols)
10. insignias (devices)

Narrower term/s

• cuaxolotl (Xolotl-head insignia)
• Cuextecatl
• cuextecatl tlahuiztli (bodysuit)
• petlacotl (brilliant feather ornament)
• tozcololli
• teocuitlapanitl
• quetzaltototl (tlahuiztli)
• quetzalpanitl
• xopilli (toe or claw device)
• quetzalpatzactli (tlahuiztli)
• ocelotl tlahuiztli

Anotations

Scope note:

Insignia of warriors in Nahua culture reflecting the person's rank and experience in battle. Generally used to refer to the feathered suits that encased the body, arms, and legs, however, the term also applies to various accoutrements including headdresses, large emblems carried on a frame worn on the back, as well as banners and shields.