Standing figure in an expansive pose, Late Classic period, ca. 550 - 950 AD ·  Mexico, Maya, Jaina · ID: 3052502

Description

ceramic, pigment remains, rest., base

Jaina is a small island off the western coast of the Yucatán Peninsula that once served as a burial site for the Maya elite and is now an important archaeological site known for its exquisitely crafted figurines.

Many of the small statues depict members of the religious and social elite or high-ranking warriors. The exact purpose for which these figurines were placed in the graves remains unclear.

The object Standing figure in an expansive pose, Late Classic period, ca. 550 - 950 AD with the object ID 3052502 was part of the auction Auction 105 on November 15, 2025, lot number 6 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,500 in Open sale.

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Comparing literature

Leyenaar, Ted u.a., Von Küste zu Küste, o.O. 1992, p. 356 ff.

Notices

This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).