Stone monument celebrating Waxaklahun Ubah K'awil, 13th ruler of Maya city of Copan, circa 695 CE. From the Ancient Americas exhibit, Field Museum, Chicago.
The exhibit fascinated me because I had no idea that the early civilizations of North and South America were so complex and advanced. Now I plan to read more about these early civilizations. If you are interested in an example see
HERE.
The ancient civilisations were amazing - look at all that intricate carving with not even a chisel (as we know it) on hand.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous gorgeous carving! And yes, there is a magnificent rich culture there to learn about.
ReplyDeleteGreat ancient art.
ReplyDeleteMe thinks that statue qualifies as 'busy'. But not necessarily 'brown' but only if one thinks of 'brown' as a depressed state of mind. Then I can see it working. I was going to link up with TT but all I had was essentially brown images and nothing to say that would relate them to a state of being brown. Drats.
ReplyDeleteSo exotic for me. I am always suprised, how beautiful things had the old civilizations (f.e. Maya).
ReplyDeletenice. i like your choice of browns as i find cultures and history fascinating...and with tools far less advanced as what we have tday....happy tt!
ReplyDeleteSome amazing detail in this monument. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat is really an intricate piece.
ReplyDeletewow - wonderful piece of art - amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love Mayan art and culture, so this was a real treat. It will be fun to find out from your research and what other treasures you can uncover.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, complex art is there. I love the sepia tone, Tulsa Gentleman! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Such richness in detail. Thanks for this. :)
ReplyDeleteWe went to Honduras a couple of times, and to Copan to visit the ruins of the ancien Maya civilization. Such a fascinating culture! Tikal in Guatemala is a must for old temples, it's lost in the jungle...
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