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Gourd Art, Maya, Lord Shield, Palenque
Size/ 10 inches X 7 1/2 inches
Composition/ Painted and sealed with a clear coat matte; corded and suitable for wall hanging.
Description/ From the non-painted lid of Lord Pacal's sarcophagus, Sheri has taken the liberty to add colors representative of the Maya palette.
Seller's Note/ K'inich Janaab Pacal or Shining-faced Lord Shield (603-683 AD) was the greatest and most long-lived ruler of the ancient Maya city of Palenque. For further information concerning Lord Pacal, click here.