Yaxchilan Lintel No.25 (723–726 CE)

Yaxchilán Lintel 25 is one of the most compelling works of Classic Maya art. Carved in limestone, it shows Queen Lady K’abal Xook (also called Lady Xoc) kneeling in a trance-like state after a bloodletting ritual.

Yaxchilán Lintel 25 is one of the most compelling works of Classic Maya art. Carved in limestone, it shows Queen Lady K’abal Xook (also called Lady Xoc) kneeling in a trance-like state after a bloodletting ritual.

This cylindrical vessel, adorned with a carved depiction of a diving ballplayer, captures the dynamic intensity of the Mesoamerican ballgame, a central ritual in Maya culture.

Molded c. 600–900 CE, this Maya earthenware from Jaina Island bears Maya blue warrior attire.