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.
Period Mesoamerican Late Classic
Head With Animal Helmet (c. 600-1000 CE)
Modeled between the 7th and 11th centuries, this earthenware figure with an animal helmet from Mexico’s Gulf Coast tops a human head with a serpent helmet.