Incense Burner (lid), 600-1000. Guatemala, Quiché, San Juan Cotzal, Maya, 7th-11th century. Pottery; overall: 16.3 x 25.5 cm (6 7/16 x 10 1/16 in.). According to the Popol Vuh, a sixteenth-century Quiché Maya manuscript, the world has been created and destroyed twice, and we now live in the third creation. In the second creation, human beings were made from wood and reeds. They lacked souls and minds, and they did not revere their creator. Because of these imperfections, most were killed by an uprising of utensils and domestic animals. Monkeys are the descendents of the survivors.

Brand: PL Photography Limited
SKU: 6145-29061907
Availability: InStock

Incense Burner (lid), 600-1000. Guatemala, Quiché, San Juan Cotzal, Maya, 7th-11th century. Pottery; overall: 16.3 x 25.5 cm (6 7/16 x 10 1/16 in.). According to the Popol Vuh, a sixteenth-century Quiché Maya manuscript, the world has been created and destroyed twice, and we now live in the third creation. In the second creation, human beings were made from wood and reeds. They lacked souls and minds, and they did not revere their creator. Because of these imperfections, most were killed by an uprising of utensils and domestic animals. Monkeys are the descendents of the survivors.

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Explore Ancient Craftsmanship: Intricate Pre-Columbian Ceramic Sculpture by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.

Royalty Free License

Royalty-Free Standard Commercial licenses are granted for worldwide, non-exclusive and perpetual use, unless specifically noted otherwise. All Royalty-Free transactions are final. The Royalty-Free Standard Commercial license has no limitations and covers up to 15 users.