Turkey Palma 7th-10th century Veracruz A number of blank palmas are known, but most are covered in imagery ranging from abstract swirls to full human and animal forms, often reflecting the ballgames themes of sacrifice, death and rebirth. In this example, these themes are suggested by the unusual motif of a dead turkey. Bird heads are a common motif on hachas (see MMA 1979.206.369 and 1979.206.1061) but the image seen on this palma is otherwise unknown. The upended turkey hangs down loosely, the legs awkwardly bent, as if the body had been hung for display. Its long tail feathers point upward, creating the palm frond shape that gives this type of ballgame regalia its name. The head and snood (the thin, fleshy red cord that hangs above the beak of the male turkey) curl upward, touching the birds breast; the turkeys caruncles, flesh bumps on the head, are indicated by rows of spheres.The feathers that cover a turkeys body and wings vary in length, pattern, and colors that range from

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Turkey Palma 7th-10th century Veracruz A number of blank palmas are known, but most are covered in imagery ranging from abstract swirls to full human and animal forms, often reflecting the ballgames themes of sacrifice, death and rebirth. In this example, these themes are suggested by the unusual motif of a dead turkey. Bird heads are a common motif on hachas (see MMA 1979.206.369 and 1979.206.1061) but the image seen on this palma is otherwise unknown. The upended turkey hangs down loosely, the legs awkwardly bent, as if the body had been hung for display. Its long tail feathers point upward, creating the palm frond shape that gives this type of ballgame regalia its name. The head and snood (the thin, fleshy red cord that hangs above the beak of the male turkey) curl upward, touching the birds breast; the turkeys caruncles, flesh bumps on the head, are indicated by rows of spheres.The feathers that cover a turkeys body and wings vary in length, pattern, and colors that range from

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