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Statue of Mayan god Chahk

Maya Deity. 9th century, limestone. This towering sculpture of the Maya god Chahk - an able warrior and an embodiment of rain, thunder and lightening - guarded a royal building. His multiple roles are indicated by the axe he raises menacingly in his right hand.

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Statue of Mayan god Chahk

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Maya Deity. 9th century, limestone. This towering sculpture of the Maya god Chahk - an able warrior and an embodiment of rain, thunder and lightening - guarded a royal building. His multiple roles are indicated by the axe he raises menacingly in his right hand.

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Album / Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group

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Image size:

2900 x 6529 px | 54.2 MB

Print size:

24.6 x 55.3 cm | 9.7 x 21.8 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

9TH CENTURY • ANCIENT CIVILISATION • ANCIENT WORLD • ANTIGUEDAD • ANTIQUITIES • ANTIQUITY • ART AND CRAFT • CHAHK • CLOSE UP • CLOSE-UP • CLOSEUP • DEITY • DIVINITY • FOREGROUND • GOD • GODHEAD • GODS • HOLDING • LIMESTONE • MALE LIKENESS • MAYAN • MESOAMERICA • MESOAMERICAN • NO PEOPLE • RELIGION • SCULPTED • SCULPTURE • SOLDIER • STANDING • STATUE • STATUES • STUDIO SHOT • TRADITIONAL CLOTHING • TRADITIONAL CULTURE • TROOPS • VERTICAL LINES • VERTICAL • WARRIOR • WARRIORS • WEAPON • WITHOUT PEOPLE