Jun 15, 2017
Jadeite mask featuring series of carved glyphs, Comayagua, Honduras AD 600 - 800
The wearing of portrait heads suspended from waist belts or adorning headdresses was the prerogative of members of the ruling lineage. Although this head was found near Copan, it bears an inscription on its reverse naming a lord from Palenque. It has been suggested that since the mother of Yax-Pac, the last king of Copan, was from Palenque, it is possible that she brought the belt to Copan at the time of her marriage.