650–800
Late Classic Maya, Jaina Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
The costume and equipment of this figure indicate that he represents a warrior. He carries a rectangular shield and a long wooden spear (now lost), and the detailed attention given to the intricate headdress and facial features—marked by scarification, tattoos, and paint—suggests the portrait of a specific military commander.
Ceramic with pigment