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Large Maya Serpent Sculpture Relief PLAQUE
Item No. 1016S
Reproduction of Original from Yaxchilan, Mexico. 755 A.D.
The maya vision serpent symbolizes the passage of ancestral spirits and the gods of Xibalba (the maya
underworld) into our world. In states of ecstasy and usually following penis or tongue bloodletting,
particularly as graphically depicted at Yaxchilan, maya mobility invoke the vision serpent. During special
ceremonies, bloody papers were burnt in a sacred bowl and from it, this great undulating serpent rises
and from its mouth emerges an ancestor or, occasionally, a deity. The serpent itself then, is probably
what one sees in the clouds of smoke rising from the burning sacrifice, and cloud symbols may flank
the vision serpent’s body. The vision serpent can be the vehicle by which ancestors or deities make
themselves manifest to humanity. This sculpture depicts a version with a single head and personified
blood scrolls attached to its tail.
Made of cast marble.
Dimensions: 19.5"High (49.5cm)
Weight: 11 lbs
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Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$89.00
Item No. 1016S
Reproduction of Original from Yaxchilan, Mexico. 755 A.D.
The maya vision serpent symbolizes the passage of ancestral spirits and the gods of Xibalba (the maya
underworld) into our world. In states of ecstasy and usually following penis or tongue bloodletting,
particularly as graphically depicted at Yaxchilan, maya mobility invoke the vision serpent. During special
ceremonies, bloody papers were burnt in a sacred bowl and from it, this great undulating serpent rises
and from its mouth emerges an ancestor or, occasionally, a deity. The serpent itself then, is probably
what one sees in the clouds of smoke rising from the burning sacrifice, and cloud symbols may flank
the vision serpent’s body. The vision serpent can be the vehicle by which ancestors or deities make
themselves manifest to humanity. This sculpture depicts a version with a single head and personified
blood scrolls attached to its tail.
Made of cast marble.
Dimensions: 19.5"High (49.5cm)
Weight: 11 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide -
please contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$89.00
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