Ancient bowl with monkey design
| Description: |
Maya civilization, spreading through southeast Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, reached its height around A.D. 300–900, known as the Classic Period. The Late Classic Period of Mayan culture produced some of the best artwork, including ceramics in many forms, functions, and colors. The Mayan’s used various images from mythology to decorate their ceramics. Monkeys like the one painted on this particular bowl are widely used in decoration. The Maya were most familiar with howler monkeys and spider monkeys, whose mischievous behavior are painted and carved on many vessels. This bowl dates from A.D. 600-900. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/759 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Mayas Mayas -- Social life and customs Bowls (tableware) Monkeys in art Pottery |
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