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Stela 20 from Structure 41 (South Temple III), showing warrior in tiger helmet and a man with tiger skin on his back
Stela 20 from Structure 41 (South Temple III), showing warrior in tiger helmet and a man with tiger skin on his back
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.46
Display Title Stela 20 from Structure 41 (South Temple III), showing warrior in tiger helmet and a man with tiger skin on his back
Descriptions
Object Description Written on Board: "[verso] P2432 / Yaxchilan Stela 20 / T. Maler. / Xref: N2114 (dif. from print) / H6602 / PA-IN 20-62 #7 / Rec'd from Ian Graham 28 Sept 1983
Department Photographic
Date 1898-1900
Artist Teobert Maler
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas / <County> / <City> / Yaxchilan
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 29.8451 × 20.955 cm (11 3/4 × 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Donor Donated by Ian Graham

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