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Mayan King Pacal or Pacal The Great, a museum replica of
Pre-Columbian art, is a wall hanging for any home or office décor. Enchant your
friends with some unique Mayan wall decor!
King
Pacal (also known as Pacal the Great) was born in the year 603 A.D. He was king
of the Maya Kingdom of Palenque and is said to have reigned for 67 years
until his death at the age of 80. The name "Pacal" means "shield" in the Maya
language.
Pacal
expanded Palenque's power in the western part of the Maya states, and
initiated a building program at his capital that produced some of the finest
art and architecture of the Maya civilization. He was preceded as ruler of
Palenque by his mother Lady Zac-Kuk. As the Palenque dynasty seems to have had
Queens only when there was no eligible male heir, Zac-Kuk transferred rulership
to her son upon his official maturity. He ascended the throne at age 12 on 29
July, 615 A.D.
After
his death, Pacal the Great was worshiped as a god, and said to communicate
with his descendants. His elaborate temple tomb had a stairway down to his
crypt, and after this was sealed up it had a long "speaking tube" connected to
the temple atop the step-pyramid.
The
lid of Pacal's tomb, referred to by some as The lid of Palenque, is the most
photographed, reproduced and written about stone work of its kind. Be the
first in your neighborhood to have this fascinating Meso-American museum
replica!
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Features
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- Perfect gift
- Enhances your home decor
- Exquisite detail on the relief
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Specifications
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Size |
8"h (20 cm) |
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Weight |
1 Lb |
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Materials |
Casting stone |
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Finish |
Antique stone |
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