Mirror-Bearer, 6th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Wood, red hematite, H. 14 1/8 x W. 9 x D. 9 in. ( x

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Mirror-Bearer, 6th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Wood, red hematite, H. 14 1/8 x W. 9 x D. 9 in. ( x x cm), Wood-Sculpture, This Mirror-Bearer figure is the best-preserved example of portable Maya wood sculpture and one of the highlights of the Early Classic period (ca. 250–550) Maya art. The artist created this figure out of a solid piece of hardwood from the genus Cordia, known locally as bocote

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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