Mesoamerican Marvels: Art and Architecture of the Aztec and Mayan Civilizations
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AUGUST 14, 2024
Their sculptures and carved stelae, for example, often included stylized iconography that paired human features with those of animals like the jaguar. This use of jade was common among Mayan artists for such sculptures or body adornments for elite members of society, thus equating natural materials with elevated status.
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