Figure of a Standing Warrior
Maya
650–800
Medium
Ceramic with pigment
Dimensions
H.: 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)
Classification
earthenware
Department
Arts of the Americas
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
17203
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
The costume and equipment of this figure indicate that he represents a warrior. He carries a rectangular shield and a long wooden spear (now lost), and the detailed attention given to the intricate headdress and facial features—marked by scarification, tattoos, and paint—suggests the portrait of a specific military commander.