Dance of the Maize God

Over the last fifty years exquisite Maya painted vessels have burst into public and private collections worldwide. These pieces have opened a door to the Mayan past, history, mythology and everyday life. However, since 90% of this archaeological heritage has been plundered from Mayan royal tombs, these artefacts are not only appreciated for their artistic and archaeological values but have also opened up an ethical debate on archaeological looting.

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