Large Stone Mayan Hacha Head on Stand Dining Tables circa 1640

circa 1640

or in stone examples as this - displayed in arena as trophies or as aristocratic sceptres

always depicted as a dwarf figure covered in cowl hood or cape

An incredibly dark and sobering depiction of this saint

Large Stone Mayan Hacha Head on Stand Dining Tables circa 1640Originates from: Veracruz, Mexico Era: 550 800 AD Dimensions: 10 H x 8 W x 4 D Brilliant Mayan Hacha, Veracruz, Mexico, circa 550 800 AD. A beautiful example of carved stone, depicting a male warrior facial silhouette with grimaced glare. Relief carved eye and teeth as well as carved silhouette, double sided with each side similarly carved. Hachas, getting their name from the word for axe, were ritual stone sculptures used in the Mayan ceremonial ball