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Xul - Maya God
Jaguar - painting on silk - Mayan Hieroglyph
Xul (sool) is the Maya God of Thunder and Lightening. Here he is hanging from a ‘Sky Band’ that represents night. He is a powerful god and in the body of a Jaguar.
Xul is a favorite; he has also appeared on the pen and ink mainland map I created for Belize.
The glyphs I choose are pictures and symbols, describing or celebrating the Maya world. The pictograph or hieroglyphic meanings are often lost to us. Sometimes I use extractions from broken or damaged text - not always complete in definition. Still I love them for their artistry.
Original Painting 20"x26" Serti technique on silk is available.
Xul is a favorite; he has also appeared on the pen and ink mainland map I created for Belize.
The glyphs I choose are pictures and symbols, describing or celebrating the Maya world. The pictograph or hieroglyphic meanings are often lost to us. Sometimes I use extractions from broken or damaged text - not always complete in definition. Still I love them for their artistry.
Original Painting 20"x26" Serti technique on silk is available.