Mesoamerican art

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Jaguar: A symbol of strength, divinity, and general domain over all things – a very big sign of power for the Mayans. By night, the jaguar god would rule over the Mayan Underworld, by day he would prowl across the morning sky from east to west, returning back to the Underworld at dusk. The cosmic forces of day and night fall into the jaguar's realm. A symbol of imminent domain in all things celestial, as well as an ultimate sign for confidence and leadership.

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Art was a huge part of the Mayan culture, and was often closely tied to religion. The Mayans mostly created sculptures, ceramic pieces and paintings, though few of the latter survived due to the humid climate of the region. Mayan sculpture was typically made out of stone, wood, stucco or precious stones. Some other materials were occasionally used, such as marine shells (particularly nacre). Many of the stone sculptures were inlaid with jade; most of those made with stucco were painted…