An ancient Mayan stela, a carved stone slab used for commemorative purposes, lies in the foreground in front of a row of palm trees, at the Maya site of Quirigua, Guatamala. The stela (zoomorph G) is carved with elaborate decorations.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Indians of Central America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Guatamala; Maya art--Guatamala; Mayas--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Guatamala; Stele (Archaeology)--Guatamala; Quiriguá Site (Guatemala); Archaeological sites--Guatamala
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700110301
Notes
Title from glass plate envelop of collection owned by the Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001103013
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