Mexican Obsidian Mayan Monkey Vessel
A Mexican Mayan carved obsidian vessel / holder, after the Texcoco original, considered one of the most famous objects in Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Antropologia (National Anthropology Museum). The vessel depicts a monkey holding its tail above its head. This vessel offered is mounted on a raised base with silver trim.
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A Mexican Mayan carved obsidian vessel / holder, after the Texcoco original, considered one of the most famous objects in Mexico City's Museo Nacional de Antropologia (National Anthropology Museum). The vessel depicts a monkey holding its tail above its head. This vessel offered is mounted on a raised base with silver trim.