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Ballgame Palma - 1973.3_web
Ballgame Palma is a stone sculpture that has stories carved into its surface. According to the Museum, the Classic Veracruz style sculpture was a ceremonial device that connected the Mayan ballgame to the act of human sacrifice. The palm frond-shaped artwork may resemble gear worn in the ballgame. But, due to the lack of many existing written records of the Mayan civilization, no certain purpose is known. The Palma is composed of decoratively carved stone. It originates from the Gulf Coast of Mexico. The stone sculpture is dated between the 10th and 12th centuries. It’s overall size is 19 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, a moderate scale. The Palma is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in gallery 233 Mesoamerican and Intermediate Region. It is part of the Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund under the accession number 1973.3. The image is in public domain and can be accessed from the Museums website: www.clevelandart.org/art/1973.3#.
Ballgame Palma - 1973.3_web
Ballgame Palma is a stone sculpture that has stories carved into its surface. According to the Museum, the Classic Veracruz style sculpture was a ceremonial device that connected the Mayan ballgame to the act of human sacrifice. The palm frond-shaped artwork may resemble gear worn in the ballgame. But, due to the lack of many existing written records of the Mayan civilization, no certain purpose is known. The Palma is composed of decoratively carved stone. It originates from the Gulf Coast of Mexico. The stone sculpture is dated between the 10th and 12th centuries. It’s overall size is 19 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, a moderate scale. The Palma is on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in gallery 233 Mesoamerican and Intermediate Region. It is part of the Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund under the accession number 1973.3. The image is in public domain and can be accessed from the Museums website: www.clevelandart.org/art/1973.3#.