Fine Maya Standing Figure of a Nobleman, Jaina Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950 the distinguished portrait of a mature statesman of strong stature, his oval face with prominent nose, furrowed eyes, and full lips, feet within cord sandals, his relaxed abdomen encircled by a finely pleated belt, the long loincloth to the ankles, his chest adorned with a triple row collar tied at the back, and centering a medallion with cascading pendant, his high forehead revealing shorn coiffure with a row of hair around the back of his neck, the elongated head once supporting a removeable headdress, a pierced support at the back of his waist for insertion of plume or backrack; with extensive remains of Maya blue pigment. Height: 11 3/8 in (28.3 cm)
Fine Maya Standing Figure of a Nobleman, Jaina Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950 the distinguished portrait of a mature statesman of strong stature, his oval face with prominent nose, furrowed eyes, and full lips, feet within cord sandals, his relaxed abdomen encircled by a finely pleated belt, the long loincloth to the ankles, his chest adorned with a triple row collar tied at the back, and centering a medallion with cascading pendant, his high forehead revealing shorn coiffure with a row of hair around the back of his neck, the elongated head once supporting a removeable headdress, a pierced support at the back of his waist for insertion of plume or backrack; with extensive remains of Maya blue pigment. Height: 11 3/8 in (28.3 cm)
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