The central figure is Pawaaj K’an Ahk

The central figure is Pawaaj K’an Ahk, who is shown sitting on a throne of stone, whose backing is lined with the skins of jaguar and snake. Your faldellín is embroidered with representations of the god K’awiil and the “Beast of Mars,” symbols of power dynastic. Watercolor reconstructive Baker shows the ruler holding a spear, which should be “the spear sharp of the resplendent quetzal Bik’iil was a fire” referred to in the text of the curtain.

Six of the seven characters seated located in front of the throne are subordinate officers who ruled the lordship of Yokib in 749. Due to its proximity to the ruler, the most privileged is Ich’aak Hix Xa’ Xook (character 2), who had the charge of you’ sak hu a, of ceremonial nature. It’ sak hu a regularly participated in celebrations katúnicas and other rites calendrical.

Text written by Sara Elizabeth Juarez, obtained by you from the journal Archaeology in mexico.