Maya Stucco Deity Head, Possibly Chaac

Description

Pre-Columbian, Maya region, Southern Mexico or Guatemala, Classic Period, circa 600 - 900 CE. Stucco architectural fragment modeled as the head of a deity, the face with prominent spiral eyes, broad nose, and projecting mouth, retaining traces of red pigment over a pale stucco surface. The features may suggest an association with Chaac, the Maya rain deity, who was closely connected with rain, agricultural fertility, and the sustaining of crops. Mounted on a custom black display stand.

Size: 16" H on stand.

San Francisco Area Tribal Arts Collection

Condition

As shown, with losses to the upper, lower, and side edges, surface abrasions, weathering, accretions, and scattered pigment loss throughout. Old breaks and irregularities consistent with age and archaeological material. Mounted on a later custom stand.

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Maya Stucco Deity Head, Possibly Chaac

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