This jade pectoral was an ornament worn by a high-ranking Mayan official. Perhaps, a priest wore it while enacting elaborate ceremonies. A cord would have been woven through the holes incised into the sides and back of the piece to secure it in place on the bearer’s chest. The depiction of a figure has been carved into the front of the pectoral. Who is this individual? Perhaps he is a shaman in the middle of a ritual, perhaps a Mayan king or even a mythological god. While the identity of this figure will remain unknown, it is clear from his ornate costume that he was a vital entity in Mayan culture, much like the person who would have worn this pectoral. The carved figure wears a fanciful headdress. He is ornamented with a nose ornament and ear flares. There are also faint lines representing a staff he holds in front of him. This jade pectoral would have celebrated the image of the etched figure much like it celebrated the proud person it was bestowed upon.