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Kerr Number:  3332
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  7
Height:  15.8 cm
Diameter:  18 cm
Circumference:  56.1 cm
MS Number:  0
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book Vol. 3, p.407
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Site:  Chama
Comments:  Procession of Animal 'ways' led by God L in armadillo form  CLICK for the shape of the vessel
Iconographic Elements:  Armadillo, Deer, God L, Insect, Jaguar, Water Lily Jaguar, Musicians, Rodents, Rats, Paca, Etc., Sombrero - Hunter's Hat, Way, Alter Ego, Nagual, Drum

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1998-12-18

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Kerr Number:  3463
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  5
Height:  22.8 cm
Diameter:  13.3 cm
Circumference:  40.7 cm
MS Number:  1436
Owner:  Mint Museum of Art Charlotte NC
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Site:  Dos Pilas
Comments:  Museum number 84.237.12 Overly retouched. Comic dance scene see K1549  
Iconographic Elements:  Female, Inscription - Other Text, Musicians, Ruler, King, Cacique, Governor, Potentate

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1998-12-27

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Kerr Number:  3842
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  0
Height:  24 cm
Diameter:  29.8 cm
Circumference:  107 cm
MS Number:  0
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Site:  Chama
Comments:  One of the few Chama vessels with a ballgame scene  CLICK HERE for the shape of the vessel and closeup of text.
Iconographic Elements:  Ball Or Ballgame, Cloth, Inscription - Other Text, Musicians, Penis Perforator, Ruler, King, Cacique, Governor, Potentate, Self Sacrifice, Yokes, Ballgame Gear, Primary Standard Sequence

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1999-01-25

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Kerr Number:  4120
Vase Type:  Polychrome
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Height:  21 cm
Diameter:  12.8 cm
Circumference:  47.5 cm
MS Number:  0
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book, Vol.3 p.463
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Site:  IK
Comments:  A dance ritual in a palace setting. The large vessel near the musicians is a drum.  CLICK HERE for the shape of the vessel
Iconographic Elements:  Ah K'hun, Orator, Cloth, Emblem Glyph, Inscription - Other Text, Musicians, Ruler, King, Cacique, Governor, Potentate, Trumpet, Drum, Battle Standard, Throne

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1999-05-23

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Kerr Number:  4412
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  5
Height:  23.4 cm
Diameter:  11.4 cm
Circumference:  35 cm
MS Number:  0
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book, Vol. 4 p. 541
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Comments:  Kneeling fig with jaguar headdress holds large trumpet covered with jaguar skin. A ruler has a seated prisoner with noose around neck attached to his belt.  
Iconographic Elements:  Musicians, Prisoners Or Captives, Ruler, King, Cacique, Governor, Potentate, Sacrifice

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 2000-06-15

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Kerr Number:  4628
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  6
Height:  20 cm
Diameter:  19.5 cm
Circumference:  61.5 cm
MS Number:  0
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book, Vol. 4, p.567
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Site:  Honduras
Comments:  Masked dancers perform before a seated ruler.  CLICK HERE for the shape of the vessel
Iconographic Elements:  Musicians, Ruler, King, Cacique, Governor, Potentate, Throne

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1999-12-26

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Kerr Number:  4629
Vase Type:  Polychrome
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Height:  19.5 cm
Diameter:  16.2 cm
Circumference:  53.3 cm
MS Number:  0
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book, Vo. 4, p.567
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Site:  Honduras
Comments:  Masked dancers playing flutes over an offering  
Iconographic Elements:  Musicians, Ruler, King, Cacique, Governor, Potentate, Throne

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1999-12-26

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Kerr Number:  4824
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  4
Height:  20.5 cm
Diameter:  17.5 cm
Circumference:  60 cm
MS Number:  0
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book, Vol. 4 p. 600
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Comments:  Dancer in net suit with jaguar headdress. rattles and rasca  
Iconographic Elements:  Lord, Elite Person Not A Ruler, Musicians, Primary Standard Sequence

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1998-01-19

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Kerr Number:  5027
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  6
Height:  22.2 cm
Diameter:  17.5 cm
Circumference:  53 cm
MS Number:  0
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Site:  Honduras
Comments:  A procession of warriors, 2 have trophy heads at their belts. One holds rattles, maybe to keep time to the marching.  
Iconographic Elements:  Musicians, Trophy Head

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 2000-09-18

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Kerr Number:  5104
Vase Type:  Polychrome
Figure Count:  7
Height:  19.5 cm
Diameter:  18.3 cm
Circumference:  57.3 cm
MS Number:  1820
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Publications:  The Maya Vase Book, Volume 6 p.923
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Site:  Chama
Comments:  These musicians seem to be wearing the costumes of the animals they represent.  
Iconographic Elements:  Deer, Jaguar, Water Lily Jaguar, Musicians, Rodents, Rats, Paca, Etc., Way, Alter Ego, Nagual

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Photograph by Justin Kerr
Added 1999-04-04

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