Una calavera tallada de caracol Oliva: análisis tecnológico, contextual, iconográfico y comparativo.

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Title: Una calavera tallada de caracol Oliva: análisis tecnológico, contextual, iconográfico y comparativo. (Spanish).
Alternate Title: A Skull Carved from Oliva Shell: Technological, Contextual, Iconographic and Comparative Analysis. (English)
Authors: BENZ, ANNKATRIN, WAGNER, ELISABETH, GRUBE, NIKOLAI
Source: Estudios de Cultura Maya. Autumn/Winter2025, Vol. 66, p161-193. 33p.
Subjects: ARCHAEOLOGICAL finds, COMPARATIVE studies, ARCHAEOLOGICAL site location, ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, SNAIL shells, MAYAS, PENDANT design
Geographic Terms: MEXICO, CAMPECHE (Mexico : State)
Abstract (English): This work discusses a skull-shaped pendant made from an Oliva snail shell unearthed at the archaeological site of Uxul in Campeche, Mexico. We analyze the piece from different points of view to approach its function and meaning. This paper provides a detailed description of the piece itself and its archaeological context. It also offers an interregional comparison of similar objects that can also be attributed to the pre-Hispanic Maya Area. The comparative approach pays special attention to examples with archaeological context. The analysis is complemented with examples of iconography that show elements similar to those of Oliva shell skulls. It is notable that the stylistic elements that characterize the Uxul piece --the combination of a skull with crossed bands-- are also found in graphemes 551hc and 211tv of Maya writing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Este trabajo discute un pendiente en forma de calavera manufacturado en un caracol del género Oliva, procedente del sitio arqueológico Uxul (Campeche, México). Se analiza la pieza desde diferentes puntos de vista para acercarse a su función y significado. Además de un análisis detallado de ésta y de su contexto arqueológico, el artículo ofrece una comparación supraregional con objetos similares que también pueden atribuirse al Área Maya prehispánica. El enfoque comparativo presta especial atención a los ejemplos con contexto arqueológico. El análisis se complementa con ejemplos de iconografía que muestran elementos similares a las calaveras de caracoles Oliva. Destaca que los elementos estilísticos que caracterizan la pieza de Uxul --la combinación de una calavera con bandas entrecruzadas-- también se encuentran en los grafemas 551hc y 211tv de la escritura maya. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: This work discusses a skull-shaped pendant made from an Oliva snail shell unearthed at the archaeological site of Uxul in Campeche, Mexico. We analyze the piece from different points of view to approach its function and meaning. This paper provides a detailed description of the piece itself and its archaeological context. It also offers an interregional comparison of similar objects that can also be attributed to the pre-Hispanic Maya Area. The comparative approach pays special attention to examples with archaeological context. The analysis is complemented with examples of iconography that show elements similar to those of Oliva shell skulls. It is notable that the stylistic elements that characterize the Uxul piece --the combination of a skull with crossed bands-- are also found in graphemes 551hc and 211tv of Maya writing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Este trabajo discute un pendiente en forma de calavera manufacturado en un caracol del género Oliva, procedente del sitio arqueológico Uxul (Campeche, México). Se analiza la pieza desde diferentes puntos de vista para acercarse a su función y significado. Además de un análisis detallado de ésta y de su contexto arqueológico, el artículo ofrece una comparación supraregional con objetos similares que también pueden atribuirse al Área Maya prehispánica. El enfoque comparativo presta especial atención a los ejemplos con contexto arqueológico. El análisis se complementa con ejemplos de iconografía que muestran elementos similares a las calaveras de caracoles Oliva. Destaca que los elementos estilísticos que caracterizan la pieza de Uxul --la combinación de una calavera con bandas entrecruzadas-- también se encuentran en los grafemas 551hc y 211tv de la escritura maya. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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