Pre-Columbian Maya pottery figure and elite identity

and elite identity

Private Pennsylvania Collection

and elite status within Shaft Tomb societies

Transitional Chimú-Inca Culture

suggesting the figure was once more extensively painted

Pre-Columbian Maya pottery figure and elite identityPre Columbian Maya pottery seated figure, Guatemala, ca. 600900 CE. Depicting an elite female figure seated with hands resting upon her knees, adorned with an elaborate headdress featuring crossed elements and large ear ornaments. Traces of original red pigment remain visible across the forehead, while the figure retains a strong sculptural presence with softly modeled facial features and extensive ceremonial adornment. The reverse is hollow formed