GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The conquest-period writers of the Chilam Balam of Chumayel, a book of prophecy and history, referred to “the flat precious stone.” Maya lords wore such stones as pectorals and belt decorations when they danced, conjured supernatural spirits, or fought in battle. The lord depicted on this precious stone holds an arm across his chest in a standard ritual gesture associated with receiving a gift, a vision, or an offering. He sits in the gaping mouth of a great monster that frames the pendant, suggesting that he is about to receive a vision of that monster.
Excerpt from
Carol Robbins, Label text, A. H. Meadows Galleries, 2010.
NOTES
Maya, Late Classic period, 600–900 C.E., updated by KJones in TMS on 09/23/13, 06/19/14, and 03/14/16.
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Pre-Columbian (American): AAT: 300016619
Maya: AAT: 300017826
Lowland Maya: AAT: 300017099
Geography
Mexico (nation): TGN: 7005560
Guatemala (nation): TGN: 7005493
Process/materials
jadeite (mineral): AAT: 300011121
carving: AAT: 300053149
incising: AAT: 300053847
polishing (finishing): AAT: 300053867
drillwork (sculpture technique): AAT: 300186211
Historical periods
Classic (mesoamerican period): AAT: 300016983
Late Classic Period: AAT: 300016986
Individuals
Subject terms
worn costume accessories: AAT: 300209274
jewelry: AAT: 300209286
pendants (jewelry): AAT: 300046002
green (color): AAT: 300128438
histories (literature genre): AAT: 300026358
myth: AAT: 300201023
mythology (literary genre): AAT: 300055985
flat (form attributes): AAT: 300010345
precious (concept / condition): DMA
stone: AAT: 300011176
dance (discipline): AAT: 300054144
dancing: AAT: 300389779
conjure (events): DMA
deities: AAT: 300343850
souls (spirits / beings): AAT: 300379821
spirit: AAT: 300379007
battles: AAT: 300185692
figures: AAT: 300189808
human figures: AAT: 300404114
profiles (figures): AAT: 300123319
sitting (seated): AAT: 300263970
nobility (nobles / aristocracy): AAT: 300025942
rulers (people): AAT: 300025475
king: AAT: 300025481
headdress: AAT: 300046023
loincloths (main garments): AAT: 300209923
earrings (jewelry): AAT: 300045998
earspools: AAT: 300209300
ear ornaments: AAT: 300211279
bracelets (jewelry): AAT: 300045991
rituals (events): AAT: 300065284
ceremonies: AAT: 300054754
gesture: AAT: 300056179
gifts: AAT: 300138913
visions (life events): AAT: 300251603
offering (tribute / payment / economic concepts /social science concepts): DMA
tributes (economic concepts / social science concepts): AAT: 300404872
mouth: DMA
monsters (mythical or legendary beings): DMA
creatures: AAT: 300379697
supernatural (concepts): AAT: 300055947
underworld (doctrinal concept): AAT: 300343823
geometric motifs: AAT: 300009764
geometric patterns: AAT: 300165213
spirals (geometric figures): AAT: 300163114
scrolls (spirals/motifs): AAT: 300010094
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
n.d: Dr. and Sra. Josué Sáenz, Mexico, D.F. [1], [2]
Until 1973: Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc. [1], [2], [3]
From 1973: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McDermott, the McDermott Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. Algur H. Meadows and the Meadows Foundation, Incorporated, purchased from the above [1], [2], [3], [4]
[1] The main source for this provenance is existing information in TMS. Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[2] The main source for this provenance is Collections Worksheet (n.d., copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File). Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[3] The main source for this provenance is Acquisition Worksheet (dated March 13, 1973, copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File). Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[4] The name of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1933, was changed to the Dallas Museum of Art in 1983.
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General Description
The conquest-period writers of the Chilam Balam of Chumayel, a book of prophecy and history, referred to “the flat precious stone.” Maya lords wore such stones as pectorals and belt decorations when they danced, conjured supernatural spirits, or fought in battle. The lord depicted on this precious stone holds an arm across his chest in a standard ritual gesture associated with receiving a gift, a vision, or an offering. He sits in the gaping mouth of a great monster that frames the pendant, suggesting that he is about to receive a vision of that monster.
Excerpt from
Carol Robbins, Label text, A. H. Meadows Galleries, 2010.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
Notes
Maya, Late Classic period, 600–900 C.E., updated by KJones in TMS on 09/23/13, 06/19/14, and 03/14/16.
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Pre-Columbian (American): AAT: 300016619
Maya: AAT: 300017826
Lowland Maya: AAT: 300017099
Geography
Mexico (nation): TGN: 7005560
Guatemala (nation): TGN: 7005493
Process/materials
jadeite (mineral): AAT: 300011121
carving: AAT: 300053149
incising: AAT: 300053847
polishing (finishing): AAT: 300053867
drillwork (sculpture technique): AAT: 300186211
Historical periods
Classic (mesoamerican period): AAT: 300016983
Late Classic Period: AAT: 300016986
Individuals
Subject terms
worn costume accessories: AAT: 300209274
jewelry: AAT: 300209286
pendants (jewelry): AAT: 300046002
green (color): AAT: 300128438
histories (literature genre): AAT: 300026358
myth: AAT: 300201023
mythology (literary genre): AAT: 300055985
flat (form attributes): AAT: 300010345
precious (concept / condition): DMA
stone: AAT: 300011176
dance (discipline): AAT: 300054144
dancing: AAT: 300389779
conjure (events): DMA
deities: AAT: 300343850
souls (spirits / beings): AAT: 300379821
spirit: AAT: 300379007
battles: AAT: 300185692
figures: AAT: 300189808
human figures: AAT: 300404114
profiles (figures): AAT: 300123319
sitting (seated): AAT: 300263970
nobility (nobles / aristocracy): AAT: 300025942
rulers (people): AAT: 300025475
king: AAT: 300025481
headdress: AAT: 300046023
loincloths (main garments): AAT: 300209923
earrings (jewelry): AAT: 300045998
earspools: AAT: 300209300
ear ornaments: AAT: 300211279
bracelets (jewelry): AAT: 300045991
rituals (events): AAT: 300065284
ceremonies: AAT: 300054754
gesture: AAT: 300056179
gifts: AAT: 300138913
visions (life events): AAT: 300251603
offering (tribute / payment / economic concepts /social science concepts): DMA
tributes (economic concepts / social science concepts): AAT: 300404872
mouth: DMA
monsters (mythical or legendary beings): DMA
creatures: AAT: 300379697
supernatural (concepts): AAT: 300055947
underworld (doctrinal concept): AAT: 300343823
geometric motifs: AAT: 300009764
geometric patterns: AAT: 300165213
spirals (geometric figures): AAT: 300163114
scrolls (spirals/motifs): AAT: 300010094
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
n.d: Dr. and Sra. Josué Sáenz, Mexico, D.F. [1], [2]
Until 1973: Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc. [1], [2], [3]
From 1973: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McDermott, the McDermott Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. Algur H. Meadows and the Meadows Foundation, Incorporated, purchased from the above [1], [2], [3], [4]
[1] The main source for this provenance is existing information in TMS. Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[2] The main source for this provenance is Collections Worksheet (n.d., copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File). Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[3] The main source for this provenance is Acquisition Worksheet (dated March 13, 1973, copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File). Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[4] The name of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1933, was changed to the Dallas Museum of Art in 1983.
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