Stela of the Petén. Maya. 38 x 17 x 7 cm

Description

High quality reproduction made of reconstituted marble (resin + marble powder). The ageing patinas are applied with natural earth.

Measurements: Height: 38 cm. Width: 17 cm. Depth: 7 cm.

Mayan stela from “El Petén”.

Late Classic 700-900 AD. Popol-Vuh Museum. Guatemala

The carving of Maya stelae and altars seems to have begun in El Petén around the 3rd century AD. In this case, we can see the bas-relief figure of a high dignitary or priest, with all his attributes.