Mayan Sculpture of a Monkey, 550 CE - 950 CE
Terracotta
5.75
PF.2556
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The imaginative charm of this sculpted ceramic monkey evidences the remarkable talents of the Ancient Mayan potters, whose legacy sprang from the earthen clay so many centuries ago. Today, we...
The imaginative charm of this sculpted ceramic monkey evidences the remarkable talents of the Ancient Mayan potters, whose legacy sprang from the earthen clay so many centuries ago. Today, we enjoy these Mayan treasures no only for the valuable information they afford us about this once-dynamic culture, but also as remarkable works of art in their own right. This charming ceramic monkey, with his expressive face and animated body, may not reveal to us his ancient role in Mayan culture, however his captivating spirit truly delights our senses.