CAMA ZOTZ (Killer Bat)
CAMA ZOTZ (Killer Bat)
Published 2018-02-08T13:07:12+00:00
Shown emerging from the four-lobed symbol, which represents the door to the Underworld, is the dreaded Coma Zotz. This bat is associated with the Underworld, death, and sacrifice. There is a death sign shown on his chest.
The bat is also the emblem of Copan.
The sculpture was found In the 1930's, fallen from Structure 20 on the east edge of the Acropolis.
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Date published | 08/02/2018 |
Complexity | Medium |
Title | CAMA ZOTZ (Killer Bat) |
Date | 250-900 AD |
Dimension | Around 1m height |
Period | Maya Classic |
Medium | Limestone |
Credit | Copan's Sculpture Museum |
Place | Copan's Sculpture Museum, Honduras |
I remixed this art scan with a lego compatible brick.