Mallory Fenn

Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Social Sciences

First Advisor

Andrews, Anthony

Keywords

Archaeology, Maya Archaeology, Figurine, Terminal Classic, Belize

Area of Concentration

Anthropology

Abstract

Ceramic figurines are one of the most common classes of artifact in the Maya world, although in-depth studies of this type of artifact did not begin until then late 20th century. Figurines offer representations of numerous facets of Maya life and embody glimpses into Maya worldviews. This thesis presents a comparative stylistic analysis of a sample of six Terminal Classic ceramic figurines from Cahal Pech, in modern-day San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize. It attempts to further elucidate the sociopolitical climate if Terminal Classic Cahal Pech, better understand trade relations between Cahal Pech and other Maya Lowlands sites, and ascertain whether deeper meanings may be held within the figurines themselves.

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