The Yaxchilan Lintels, 8th century. Artist: Unknown

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Lintel 15 of Yaxchilan Structure 21, Mayan, Mexico, 770. Carved limestone lintel with glyphs and a scene representing Lady Wak Tuun, during a bloodletting rite. She carries a basket with the items used for auto-sacrifice: stingray spine, a rope and bloodied paper. The Vision Serpent appears before her springing from a bowl set before her which also contains strips of bark-paper. From the British Museum, London, 8th century.

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Size: 4114px × 4267px
Location: World,North and Central America,Mexico,Chiapas,Yaxchilán
Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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