Zoomorphic effigy vase with lid, featuring a slightly oval body representing a bird with incised wings and legs positioned at the front. The lid is modeled as a bird’s head with large eyes and a large, curved beak. It features  round earspools and a necklace of small applied pellets made using the pastillage technique.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.  16.2.5.0994
 
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3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Effigy vessel

Anthropomorphic mold for the production of figurines, in the shape of a noble male figure seated with legs crossed and hands resting on his lap. He wears a band or diadem composed of square plaques, surmounted by a tall feathered headdress; a necklace of spherical beads; round earspools; and wristbands. On either side of the diadem, a bivalve shell and a rosette with feathers or a flower can be discerned as ornaments. He is dressed in what appears to be a hip cloth.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.  16.2.5.1046
 
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Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 224

Mold

Mask composed of jade fragments assembled using mosaic technique, forming the face of a supernatural being. It features square eyes, a prominent nose, and a semi-open mouth revealing three conical teeth—an unusual detail that may result from an incorrect restoration. The ears are decorated with shell inlays and square earspools with central perforations. Atop the head rises a trilobed element resembling a diadem, possibly associated with symbols of power or divinity. Traces of hematite are preserved at the joints of the mosaic.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0605
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 332

Mosaic Jade Mask

Effigy vessel with lid in the form of a elderly figure. The vessel corresponds to the waist and lower limbs, and the lid forms the upper part of the body. The figure appears to carry on its back an effigy vessel with a human figure, possibly intended as a container for beverage. The figure’s face shows wrinkles, a slightly open mouth revealing few teeth, and a short beard. The arms are slightly flexed and directed forward, as if holding an object with the hands, which have perforations that may have served this purpose. The figure wears a diadem with what appears to be a fan of feathers; flower-shaped earspools; a necklace of beads and a shell pectoral; and a maxtlatl, whose cloth falls down the front to the feet and is decorated with a trophy head.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0195
 
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Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made using Artec Leo"

Effigy Vessel

Anthropomorphic whistle  in the shape of two dwarf musicians: one plays a small box drum with his right hand, while the other, positioned slightly behind the first, holds a rattle (chinchín) in his left hand. Both wear cloth headdresses, earspools, necklaces, and maxtatl loincloths.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.  16.2.5.0956
 
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3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Figurine Dwarf Musicians

Rectangular, vertically oriented flask or small "poison" bottle with a neck and flat base. It features two standing anthropomorphic figures, richly attired with headdresses, necklaces, earspools, and a skirt with a tail, knotted at the front, and possibly footwear. Each figure holds a staff with scroll motifs and a celestial bird at the upper end. Traces of hematite are preserved.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.1.2.144.0230
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 217

"Poison" bottle/ flask

Bichrome urn with lid, featuring the face of a deity, possibly Chaac, the rain god. The face displays eyes with staff-shaped irises, a slightly open mouth with a protruding tongue, and volutes emerging from the corners. Two lateral and vertical flanges on each side form the earspools. The lid features a handle shaped like a water bird holding a fish in its beak. The entire decoration is executed using modeling, appliqué, and black paint techniques.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0444
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 343

Bichrome Urn with Chaac Deity

Mask composed of jade fragments assembled using mosaic technique, with shell and obsidian inlays in the eyes. The face represents a figure wearing round earspools, decorated with a scroll at the top and a trilobed element at the base. The open eyes, broad nose, and full lips stand out—features that evoke a solemn and possibly idealized presence. Incised details are filled with hematite, accentuating the facial contours. The mask is mounted on clear acrylic for preservation and display; however, although pieces of Pre-Columbian origin were used, not all fragments appear to correspond to the piece.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0438
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 384

Funerary Mask Made of Jade Mosaic

Polychrome anthropomorphic whistle in the form of a standing dwarf figure, with the right hand resting on the hip and the left hand holding a fan raised beside the face. The fan is circular, with concentric decoration and what appear to be feathered elements. The figure wears a padded or fringed costume of the type later known in Mesoamerica as tlahuiztli, generally associated with warriors during the Postclassic period; over this garment, a hip cloth is worn. The headdress consists of a plain band encircling the hair, which is tied upward and backward, with incised details and blue paint suggesting feathers. Additional ornaments include elongated earspools, a necklace tied at the front with an oval pendant, and blue-painted sandals.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0177
 
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3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Whistle figurine

Urn or incense burner lid in Teotihuacan style with an anthropomorphic handle. The lid is truncated-conical in shape, and surmounted by a male figure blowing what appears to be the base of a blowgun, which he holds with both hands. The right leg is bent beneath the left, which hangs forward. He wears a cap or helmet, round earspools, and a loincloth. Traces of red pigment are present. This style is frequently found in the Tiquisate or La Gomera area, Escuintla, and at other sites along the  Pacific Coast of Guatemala.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0162
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 432

Incense Burner Lid w/ Figure w/ Blowgun

Anthropomorphic whistle in the shape of a standing male figure, wearing a turban-shaped headdress with a disc diadem. He is dressed in a mantle and loincloth, and adorned with earspools, a necklace of spherical beads, and feathers across the chest. Based on his attire, the figure is inferred to represent a noble individual. Traces of blue paint remain on the feathers, garments, and jewelry.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 16.2.5.0909
 
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3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Noble Individual

"Lid, possibly from an incense burner, with a large handle representing a standing figure with hands joined beneath the chin. The figure has a protruding abdomen and wears a hat, round earspools, bracelets, a loincloth, and anklets."

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.159.0188
 
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3D model made using Artec Leo

Fragment of a hieroglyphic stairway from the archaeological site of La Amelia, depicting a figure in left profile holding, in the right hand, a mask of the god K’awil with jade earspools and volutes emerging from the forehead and the back of the head. This block may correspond to Block no. 8, according to studies of comparable blocks. Its origin is possibly the south side of the stairway platform located in front of the building known as the “Palace of the Hieroglyphic Stairway” (epigrapher Guido Krempel, personal communication, 2016).
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0085
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3D model made using Artec Leo

Escalita

Polyglobular flute with three resonance chambers, representing a standing male figure, richly attired and appearing to be an elderly individual. The ocarina features a blowing mouthpiece at the top of the head and three tone holes. The figure wears a tall headdress with round appliqués, a banded necklace, tubular earspools, wristbands, and a textile belt knotted at the front. It is a direct-blown instrument.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.159.0097
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 439

Anthropomorphic Polyglobular Flute

Anthropomorphic incense burner representing a standing male figure wearing a bird mask with round eye sockets, an open beak, and horn-like projections on the upper section. The figure stands with legs apart and arms bent: the left hand rests on the abdomen, while the right hand is raised holding a club. On the posterior side, behind the figure, is the vessel that serves as the incense container, supported by a cylindrical stand. The entire assemblage rests on a pedestal base decorated with conical elements in relief. The figure wears a necklace, circular earspools, a loincloth, and a chest covering resembling a net composed of tubular and circular beads.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0875
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3D model made using Artec Leo

Large Effigy Brazier

Bowl with a anthropomorphic effigy in the form of a face with round earspools and open mouth and eyes.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. Pending. Current code: GLM 0059
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Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 231

Bowl

Teotihuacan style incense burner featuring a central anthropomorphic face with red-painted skin, wide slanted eyes, oversized earspools and a banded necklace with pectoral. A key feature is the removable butterfly-shaped nose ornament. On each side, the figure holds pom-poms or ceremonial standards with floral crowns. The upper headdress is decorated with green feathers and stylized butterfly elements, followed by a band of five flower corollas and applied beads. The lower mantle shows horizontal red, white, and green bands. The biconical base bears a frontal bow (possibly a stylized butterfly) two flower-like discs, and side flaps with applied rings. 

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.1.2.1.0337
 
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3D model made using Artec Leo

Incense burner with removable nose ornament

Brown-black anthropomorphic figurine representing a seated woman. The irises and nostrils are rendered by punching. She wears circular earspools and displays an exposed right breast. The navel is indicated by punching. Only part of the right arm is preserved. The remainder of the body, including the left arm and left and right leg, as well as part of the left abdomen, is missing.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 16.2.5.0473
 
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3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Figurine

Tubular earspool with a long posterior extension, featuring incised decoration and a scalloped rim, worked in shell or bone. The proximal end presents circumferential incisions and a projecting scalloped edge.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.1131
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 335

Earspool/ Earflare

Orange tubular earspool. Its decoration consists of a dentated and punctuated rim along the inner edge.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.1.2.118.0260
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 288

Earspool / Earflare

Earspools dating to the Classic period (150/200 A.D. –900 A.D. ), originating from the Guatemalan Highlands.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.1.2.118.0253
 
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3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 239

Lot with two circular green jade earspools.

IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.159.0121
 
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Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 287

Anthropomorphic ocarina in the form of a standing figure with legs apart and hands resting on the knees. The figure wears a bird mask with a long beak, an elaborate headdress, earspools, and a necklace. The instrument features three finger holes or tone holes, two on the obverse and one on the reverse, along with a protruding element that functions as the mouthpiece.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.1511
 
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3D model made using Artec Space Spider"

Anthropomorphic Ocarina

Zoo-anthropomorphic whistle in the form of an elderly figure emerging from a shell, possibly representing God N or a Pahuahtún. The face of the aged individual is clearly defined, with pronounced wrinkles and a semi-open mouth; the hands project outward over the edge of the shell. The figure wears a textile band and jewelry (two round earspools and a necklace with a pectoral) accented with blue details.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.1423
 
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Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made using Artec Space Spider

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