Death mask of the Red Queen and of K’inich Janaab Pakal.The death mask of the red queen was created with 119 fragments of malachite, 4 pieces of jade that mimic the iris and two sheets of obsidian that mimic the pupils. The death mask of Pakal is formed by more than 300 pieces of jade […]
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Jasaw Chan K’awiil was one of the greatest kings of #Tikal.The city of Tikal received a catastrophic defeat in the year 562D.C. of the hands of their greatest enemies of the Kingdom of the Snake. They defeat it sank in 130 years of crisis and instability. However, in the year 682, Jasaw Chan K’awiil began
Eccentric found in El Palmar. The eccentrics in the maya area are of a ceremonial context, and are made of flint. They are called eccentrics because of the representation of the characters. In the first photograph, which was published by Google Arts and Culture, we can observe that there are 4 characters seen in profile.Their
This figurine is the best example preserved wood sculpture of maya during the Early Classic period (ca. 250-550 dC). It is said that he came from the border region between Guatemala and Tabasco, Mexico.The notches are clearly defined in the skirt and under the arms would have contained a plate probably covered by a mirror
The music was (and remains) an important aspect of mayan ceremonies. We have found several scenes of musicians represented on ceramics and murals. In this dish, we can see the profile of a trumpet player with suit ceremonial. The trumpets were made of ceramic and wood, these trumpets are still in use at some ceremonies
The maya civilization is not only a glorious page in the history books; it is a living legacy that is the foundation of cultural, scientific and heritage of Guatemala, and Mesoamerica. In the present, learning about their complex society and its progress is more important than ever, and it is a task that requires dedicated
Iximche was the capital of the Kaqchikel kingdom for many years, however, after the conquest and colony, was repeatedly sacked and many of its stones were used for construction. Luckily, there are still several traces of his greatness, In the decade of the 90, the archaeologist Linda Schele managed to draw some remains murals found
Censer ceramic with lid anthropomorphic, probably it is a king because of his sitting posture, his plume, and her ear-rings. The character is holding a tray of offerings.The smoke is very important in mayan ceremonies, and that its function is to carry the offerings to the spirits and deities in the field of the supernatural.
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