01 Photograph Gallery

02 Object Information

Description

Polychrome tripod plate with straight, flaring walls, a flat base, and hollow conical supports containing rattle elements, as well as a crenellated medial flange.

At the center is a dancer shown in left profile, identified as Hun Nal Ye, the Maize God, with his right hand raised and his left hand resting at the waist. The figure is richly attired and framed by a decorative band composed of geometric designs in black, red, and orange.

Period

CLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.) Early Classic (150/200- 650 AD).

Provenance

Maya Lowlands

Medium / Material

Clay

Technique

Cut-out or fretworking, Modeled, Painting, Slip, Worked

Dimensions

Height: 10 cm
Diameter: 38.5 cm

03 References and Exhibitions

References to similar objects

– Several examples in the “Juan Antonio Valdés” Museum in Campamento en Chiclero, Uaxactún, Petén

Exhibitions

1. On loan to the Miraflores Museum (Lot I) (2007-2012)

2. “TREASURES OF THE MAYA SPIRIT.” LA Art & Antique Show. LA Convention Center, California (January 4-9, 2014)

3. “TREASURES OF LA RUTA MAYA.” Quiroa Room, Paseo de los Museos, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo. Antigua Guatemala (August 30-November 9, 2014)

4. “TREASURES OF THE MAYA SPIRIT THROUGH TIME.” ARTECENTRO Graciela Andrade de Paiz, Historic District, Guatemala City (May 21-October 19, 2015)

5. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Spanish Cooperation Training Center, Antigua Guatemala (July 16, 2021-March 28, 2022)

6. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY” Inter-American School, Guatemala City (March 14 to May 30, 2023)

5. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Itzmania Gallery of the Lions Club of Quetzaltenango, Xelajuj Noj (February 15 to May 15, 2024)

6. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. LATAM Quetzaltenango Hotel, Xelajuj Noj (June 4, 2024 to May 30, 2025)

7. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY” La Ruta Maya Foundation, Guatemala City (July 25, 2025 to July 25, 2026)

Publications

1. “Miraflores Exhibits La Ruta Maya Collection.” Siglo XXI Newspaper. Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Page 8.