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The reclining figure was used as a sculptural altar for offerings, with the abdomen forming a flat surface.
Its name comes from Chichén Itzá, where explorer Augustus Le Plongeon coined the term “Chac Mool” (“red claw”).
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The reclining figure was used as a sculptural altar for offerings, with the abdomen forming a flat surface.
Its name comes from Chichén Itzá, where explorer Augustus Le Plongeon coined the term “Chac Mool” (“red claw”).
#Maya #Archaeology
In this photo, the vessel on the figure’s abdomen can be seen particularly clearly. It was used to hold offerings such as pyrite or turquoise disks symbolizing the Sun.
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In this photo, the vessel on the figure’s abdomen can be seen particularly clearly. It was used to hold offerings such as pyrite or turquoise disks symbolizing the Sun.
#Maya #Archaeology
The bejeweled collar of her dress here is like the Iris (Strange, war widow, 1st lesbian film) dress she wore last time
terracotta, pigments
c. 700-1000 CE
Late Classic to early Post Classic
Maya
Guatemala
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terracotta, pigments
c. 700-1000 CE
Late Classic to early Post Classic
Maya
Guatemala
#handmade #art #ancientart #ancientpottery #chac #godofrain #Mayaculture #religion #belief #ritual #precolumbian #prehispanic #mesoamerica #guatemala #terracotta #incenseburner #sculpture #maya
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