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Stone heads in the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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Miniature mosaic of noble wearing a Sun god headdress. From the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala. (Image courtesy Jesús López/MT)
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The exquisitely carved jade diadem representitingKawiil shown in low-relief profile with flames and a cross-band motif on the forehead. From the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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Shell skulls from the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala. (Tish Wells/MCT)
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Ceramics and jades found at Cival in an offering symbolizing Creation and the World Tree. From the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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The main room including the World Tree from the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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A jaguar teeth necklace from the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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Modeled figurines part of a royal court scene: A hunchback scribe from the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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A deceased noble praying with a deer, his spirit companion. He wears only a loincloth and jewelry. From the "Heavenly Jade of the Maya" exhibit in Washington D.C. through February 2013. Items are from the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of Guatemala.
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