2. Mayan Ceramics
● Sculptures and monuments were not only made
for public view but also to express ones feelings.
● Mayan artists were figured to be in the same class
as the elites in society for they shared the same
literacy.
● Most of their pottery was decorated with images
of humans, animals, or theological creatures.
● Their clay they used to make there pots was
mixed by hand with volcanic ash.
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3. ●Mayans were great at creating bowls, plates, and saucers.
● The Mayans also sold and traded their pottery around the
Mayan world.
4. Cougar BowlCougar Bowl
● Cougar bowl was
recreated by Luke Wolfe.
● The Mayans made a lot
of pottery that had
images or figures on
them like this bowl.
● I created this piece
because the Mayans
often created pottery that
showed respect to the
animals who they
thought helped protect
them.
6. Beast Sculpture
● The Beast Sculpture was
recreated by Shelby
Hervey
● I created this sculpture as
a personal challenge to
push my limits. I Felt it was
an creation of offering to
show how powerful they
felt animals presence were
in their lives.
7.
8. Fish Flask
● The Fish Flask was
recreated by Carlee
Robasciotti.
● Not only did they use fish as
food, but they also used the
oils and other components to
make useful tools from bones,
and they also used them for
trade.
● I painted it black instead of
glazing it because the Mayan
culture more so based their
pottery and ceramics with
hand made techniques.
9. ●
So not only does the fish represent food, and trade, but the
ability to make something that can be useful by hand.
10. ●
So not only does the fish represent food, and trade, but the
ability to make something that can be useful by hand.
