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Stela J, close-up of serpent motif sculpture
Stela J, close-up of serpent motif sculpture
Object Number 58-34-20/29328
Display Title Stela J, close-up of serpent motif sculpture
Descriptions
Subject
  • Stela
  • Sculpture
  • Zoomorphic
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Izabal / <County> / <City> / Quirigua
Intrasite Stela J

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Close up of cache box. Stela J in situ. View from North.
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58-34-20/29312 Stela H, close-up of the lower part of the sculpture
Quirigua
Stela E, close-up of lower sculpture, East side
58-34-20/29291 Stela E, close-up of lower sculpture, East side
Quirigua
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2001.29.23902 C. J. Mathias, close-up
Ngamiland (North West)
Close up of serpent head
2004.29.7242 Close up of serpent head
Labna
Close up of serpent's head
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Labna
Goddess of Death. Stone sculpture. Nuttall notes that the symbolism as a whole relates to the theme of center and four quarters. "Two serpents' heads surmount a semi-human female body. ... The figure and skirt are made up of intertwined rattlesnakes ... necklace of hearts and hands ... skulls."
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Mexico
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Xcocha
Stela J, being lifted up on the butt
58-34-20/29330 Stela J, being lifted up on the butt
Quirigua
Image Not Available for Detail of bas relief, adobe frieze; Chan Chan Unit J, Feature 3; shows close-up of image of catfish
2010.2.2.5.30.16 Detail of bas relief, adobe frieze; Chan Chan Unit J, Feature 3; shows close-up of image of catfish
Chan Chan
Moche Valley
Image Not Available for Detail of bas relief, adobe frieze; Chan Chan Unit J, Feature 3; shows close-up of crawfish?
2010.2.2.5.30.19 Detail of bas relief, adobe frieze; Chan Chan Unit J, Feature 3; shows close-up of crawfish?
Moche Valley
Chan Chan