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Incense burner
terracotta, pigments
c. 700-1000 CE
Late Classic to early Post Classic
Maya
Guatemala

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This two-part incense burner combines, on its body, the face of the god Chac and, on its lid, the figure of a priest wearing the deity's mask, establishing a direct connection between the god and the officiant. Chac, the Maya god of rain and atmospheric phenomena, occupied a central place within the Maya pantheon, closely associated with the fertility of the land and the agricultural cycle. In ritual practice, priests could wear the attributes or mask of a deity in order to embody its presence during ceremonies. The incense burner was used for burning resins, particularly copal, whose smoke accompanied invocations and facilitated communication with the divine realm. The work is distinguished by the monumental scale of its composition and the richness of its decoration, where the superimposition of figures reflects a structured conception of ritual and of the relationship between humanity and the gods.
June 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Head of the rain god Chaac
carved limestone
circa 10th-11th century
Mayan civilization
Yucatán, Mexico

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Chaac is the Mayan god of rain, thunder, and lightning, vital for agriculture and crops like maize. He is depicted holding a lightning axe or snakes, which he uses to strike clouds and bring rain. Chaac is also associated with fertility, is believed to live in caves and cenotes (underground water sources), and has four incarnations associated with the cardinal directions.
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Crowned by the #GodOfRain, the sacred #axolotl gazes from the threshold btwn life & death. Water whispers, memories shimmer, & celebration flows—Mexico’s eternal spirit pulsing through shadow, light, & the sweetness of remembrance.

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