The Pinacho Is a Symbol of Mexico's Heritage

The Pinacho is among the most highly valued of the pre-Columbian artifacts. Iridescent turquoise feathers that belong to the rare quetzal bird are intricately woven together in a spectacular crown over a metre high and nearly two metres wide. The thought of seeing it worn with all its shimmering brilliance would be magnificent, but really, it's a fake. Many want the Pinacho returned, and last year President Obrador added his voice to that call. It was taken to Austria during the conquest of Mexico - many still think the Habsburg Maximilian stole it.