WebDespite their considerable size, the earspools are remarkably lightweight. The large hollow shafts—the part that would have been inserted through the earlobes—were chased with a diamond-pattern design of crested birds and soldered to the backs of the frontals. WebBenson, Elizabeth P. 1963 Handbook of the Robert Woods Bliss Collection of Pre-Columbian Art. Dumbarton Oaks, Trustees for Harvard University, Washington, D.C., p. 38 ...
One of a Pair of Maya Painted Earflares with Profile Deity Heads
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WebI was surprised to find there are no reviews for Earl’s Pools so let me be the first to recommend them. We purchased a Leisure Elegance 33 inground fiberglass saltwater … WebThese ceramic ornaments were likely the front of a pair of earflares (sometimes called earspools), elaborate ornaments worn by the ancient Maya. Originally, these would have formed the front of thick bars (like those in WAM 2009.20.65). When balanced with a counterweight such as a heay bead which hung behind the ear, these earflares would … WebThe earspools seen below would have been worn by a ruler or very high-ranking noble. They depict a man, probably a king, holding a beaker and a feather fan, carried on a litter by other figures. He wears a large headdress topped with a broad crescent of feathers, with a stepped ornament at the center. He wears earspools and a tunic with a ... imf e-library