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Stele 9 from Kaminaljuyu, Guatemala. A male figure, perhaps dancing, with belt, necklace and earplugs. The volute emanating from the mouth symbolizes song. Basalt (900-400 BCE), 154 x 22 cm. Pyramid C-III-6. Inv. 2359
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Stele 9 from Kaminaljuyu, Guatemala. A male figure, perhaps dancing, with be...

"Hacha", a flat, highly polished sculpture associated with the Maya ballgame. This hacha shows a bird of prey on a skull. Hachas may have been markers, or trophies, or models for the players' leather belts (600-900 CE). Volcanic stone. Height 29.5 cm, from Guatemala.
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"Hacha", a flat, highly polished sculpture associated with the Maya ballgame....

Censer, the vessel for the fragrant resin hidden behind the large headgear of the male figure. The costume is that of a priest or high-ranking personality: ear- and noseplugs, armrings and necklace. Clay and paint (250-600 CE). Height 35 cm. Inv. 4371
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Censer, the vessel for the fragrant resin hidden behind the large headgear of th...

Censer, in the form of a corpulent dignitary; from tomb 22, Uaxactun, El Peten, Guatemala. The incense issued from eyes, nose and mouth. Clay (250-600 CE) Height 22.9 cm Inv. 214 a,b
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Censer, in the form of a corpulent dignitary; from tomb 22, Uaxactun, El Pe...

Mosaic mask, a funerary gift from tomb 160, Tikal, El Peten, Guatemala. It was laid over the face of the dead dignitary to adorn him during his voyage through the Underworld. Jadeite, diopsite, shells, conch-shells, mother of pearl (6th). Height 34.5 cm. Inv. 11082
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Mosaic mask, a funerary gift from tomb 160, Tikal, El Peten, Guatemala. It was...