A frequently portrayed deity in Maya iconography is Kin Ahau, the “Sun Lord”. According to native beliefs, the sun, like life itself, went through a cycle that changed from daytime to nighttime. During the night, the sun had to journey through Xibalbá, or, land of dead and overcome the dangerous gods of death that ruled over it. As he traveled through this underground world he would change into a jaguar or a person with feline ears, big eyes, aquiline nose and a “T” shaped incisor.
Materials: Stone
Clásico 600 - 900 d.c
Measures: 2430 mm de alto
Part Code: MCHAP 0950
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Fragmento de friso mural: Dios sol
Materials: Stone
600 - 900 d.c
Measures: 510 mm de alto x 390 mm de ancho
Part Code: MCHAP 0417
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