Subject: sahal noble war chief

Culture: Maya

Setting: Late Classical Period, Mesoamerica ca.600-900

Object: costume > jewelry

Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art > Permanent Collections *

"Pair of Earflares jade, Mayan c. 750-1100 B.C." [SIC] ...

"Necklace jade, Mayan, c. 950-1200 A.D." ...

Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History > Gods, Kings, and Artisans *

"Jadeite Pendant, Stone Maya Late Classic Period Although this pendant was produced during the Late Classic it displays Olmec influence.

The curvilinear designs surrounding the face, the large almond-shaped eyes and flatten nose [sic]

are all reminiscent of Earth Monster representations. However, this pendant depicts a young Maize God emerging through the earth.

"The three circular designs below the face are referred to as the 'heart of heaven' and seen throughout ancient Mesoamerica.

The heart of heaven is a part of the Maya creation story and recalls the promise of resurrection that is suggested by the Maize God's return to life."

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Mayborn Museum Complex > Strecker's Cabinets of Curiosities *