Title
Chacmool (Chacmool) form of pre-Columbian, Mesoamerican sculpture,
Caption
Chacmool (Chacmool) form of pre-Columbian, Mesoamerican sculpture, depicting a reclining figure with its head facing 90 degrees from the front, supporting itself on its elbows and supporting a bowl or a disk upon its stomach. These figures possibly symbolised slain warriors carrying offerings to the gods; Post-classical Mayan Period, 900-1250 AD; From Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Date
900th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A03_270
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (2,1Mb) / 20,3in x 11,5in / 6102 x 3437 (300dpi)