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Governor's Palace


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Front (East) Frieze: Human Figures, etc.

Frieze near left side of central structure, showing different 3-dimensionality and depth of parts, according to importance.
Jan. 2001
Detail of section shown in photo at left; remains of human figure with elaborate feathered headdress, seated on throne, between 4th and 5th doorways from left.
Jan. 2001
Looking up at section in photos at left, showing long tenoned pieces.
Jan. 2003
3/4 side view from left of same remains of seated figure as in photos above, showing collar, belt, and top of throne.
Jan. 2003
Side view of elaborate headdress in photos above and at left.
Jan. 2001
3/4 view from right of same figure as in photos above and at left, showing complex structure.
Jan. 2001
Feathered headdress of figure (missing) above 5th doorway from left.
Jan. 2001
Feathered headdress of figure (missing) above doorway farthest left, south wing; above a serpent head with snout here seen straight on.
Jan. 2001
Remaining stone of serpent head podium, above 4th doorway from left.
Jan. 2001
Frieze partly above 8th doorway from left; stairstep pattern of masks descending toward left, phallus near medial molding.
Nov. 1999
Detail of frieze in photo at left; phallus near medial molding at left edge of 8th doorway from left.
Jan. 2001
Mask stack at center of south frieze, south wing; each mask a mosaic of stones with similar facial features (see page 8, top row).
Jan. 2001
 

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