Fish Hacha, 6th–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Classic Veracruz, Stone, traces of plaster, H. 14 7/8 x W. 3 1/4 x

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Fish Hacha, 6th–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Classic Veracruz, Stone, traces of plaster, H. 14 7/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 9 5/8 in. ( x x cm), Stone-Sculpture, Mesoamerican ballplayers wore protective gear called hachas, palmas, and yokes to protect their hips and abdomens from the impact of the game’s solid rubber ball

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Size: 4113px × 4320px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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