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Stela Fragment
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Figures appear on two sides of this fragmentary stela (upright stone slab carved in relief). One seems to represent a grimacing warrior who brandishes a club; arrow-like darts festoon his belt and hair. On the other side is a skeleton with one fleshed hand, perhaps a sacrificed captive. The eagle with a leaf in its mouth is a hieroglyph that may identify the captive's name.
| Artist / Maker | Mexico, Veracruz?, 600-950 AD |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–950 |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico, Veracruz?, 600-950 AD |
| Medium | limestone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 31.8 x 30.8 x 12.2 cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 4 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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