#Maya is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 80 people shared 203 posts with it — around 7 a day. Activity is down 7% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 11 with 15 posts.

Posts with #Maya

Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

2 days ago

An extraordinarily well-preserved Maya plate. I believe the central character is painting. #Maya #Archaeology

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

about 11 hours ago

An anthropomorphic pot from the Late Classic Maya period (600–800 CE), made of lead-glazed ceramic. Interesting face! #Maya #Archaeology

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

3 days ago

A fascinating ancient figurine. I haven’t yet been able to identify the deity represented here, but the elaborate headdress, seated figure, and animal base make it particularly intriguing. More research needed! #Maya #Archaeology #Museum

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

2 days ago

Zoomorphic Hacha carved stone c. 500-950 CE Late Classic Maya culture Mexico #handmade #carved #stone #hacha #zoomorphic #transformation #belief #ritual #mesoamerican #ballgame #Maya #culture #mexico #ancientart #ancientsculpture #ritualobject #ceremonial #precolumbian #prehispanic #art #sculpture

In ancient Mesoamerica (particularly in Maya and Classic Veracruz cultures), an hacha (Spanish for "axe") was a critical piece of ceremonial gear associated with the Mesoamerican ballgame. While lightweight wooden versions were likely worn on the players' heavy belts during active matches, these highly detailed stone replicas were carved for ritual displays, architectural integration, or dedication ceremonies.

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

5 days ago

An amazingly well-preserved Maya plate. #Maya #Archaeology

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

about 21 hours ago

A Maya Atlante from Chichén Itzá, dating to the Late Classic period (600–900 CE). Carved in limestone. #Maya #Archaeology

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

3 days ago

Turtles held special significance in Maya culture, often associated with the earth, water, and the cycles of life. #Maya #Archaeology #Turtle

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Zach P.

@zaminationz.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

【3D ANIMATION DEMO REEL】 #3danimation #blender #maya Hi, I'm Zachary!👋 I force silly little 3D characters to ✨ MOVE ✨

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

5 days ago

An absolutely Maya figurine in the Jaina style, dating to the Classic period (550–830 AD). The intricate details and layered imagery are extraordinary. #Maya #Archaeology

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

4 days ago

A truly amazing Maya architectural sculpture of a bird with human-like facial features, from Uman, Yucatán, dating to the Terminal Classic (600–1000 CE). What an amazing different civilisation it was! #Maya #Archaeology

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Patrick Kapty

@patrickkapty.bsky.social

4 months ago

Maya jadeite pectoral carved jadeite c. 550-950 CE Mayan culture Mexico #handmade #carved #jade #jadeite #precolumbianjade #mayanculture #Maya #mexico #mesoamerica #precolumbian #prehispanic #ancientart #art #jewelry #pendant #pectoral #status #nobility #ruler #ancientcarving #ancientjade #stone

This image depicts a Maya jadeite pectoral featuring the sculpted face of a dignitary or lord, dating from the Late Classic Period (approximately 550 to 950 CE)
Carved from mottled green jadeite, a stone prized by the Maya for its spiritual power and high status.
The figure displays stylized features, large ear flares, and an elaborate headdress, common elements for depicting nobility or deities.
These pendants were worn as jewelry to signify elite status and were sometimes placed in the mouths of deceased rulers to represent animate breath.

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Daniel Álvarez

@dalvarez-01.bsky.social

5 days ago

A Maya figurine. I don’t know what it represents, but I find it extraordinarily beautiful and fascinating. There’s something incredibly expressive about the face and the elaborate headdress. #Maya #Archeology #Museum