| Stela of Ah Cacau 26th Ruler of Tikal |
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Limited
to 500 reproductions |
In all his glory, with ceremonial headdress,
feathers, jaguar pelts and sacrificial head symbols, Au Cacau is represented
as 26th ruler of Tikal. His remains were discovered in Pyramid/Temple
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This famous stela is currently located at twin pyramid group 5D-1 in Tikal, Guatemala, and is dated in the late classic period 711 A.D. (9.14.0.0.0). The deity/king carved on the face of stela 16 is that of Ah Cacau, supreme ruler #26 of Tikal, whose remains were found buried in a tomb deep within the pyramid Temple I east of the Great Plaza. Ah Cacau is regally portrayed with quetzal plumed headdress and cape as he holds in horizontal position, the royal scepter. The anterior portion of the headdress is that of the jaguar. His pectoral has a bird motif and his waistband is adorned with a face and trophy heads as are his ankle bracelets. Adjacent glyphs place him as supreme ruler of Tikal (the tied bundle city/state glyph). Place this stela amid palm foliage or within the setting of a rock water fall…or perhaps just standing majestically in the corner of a room with upward directed subdued floor lights. Size: Approx 7 feet tall (free standing sculpture) $TBD plus shipping, handling, and insurance. California residence need to add appropriate sales tax. |
