Exploring the Early Americas
The Jay I. Kislak Collection
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Vessel with Teotihuacán-Maya War and Sacrifice Themes
Scholars disagree on the interpretation of this vessel. However, most believe that the vessel includes Teotihuacán and Maya cultural references. The two prominent “birds” include Teotihuacán military symbolism as well as the Maya sky god in his avian form.
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