Maya Dwarfs

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Jaina Jaina

 
 
Mustache and shield Seated with spangled turban

 
 

 
 
Tikal

 
 
Jaina
Jaina

 
 
 Ruler attended by court dwarf

 
 
 The maize god after ressurrection humiliates God L and other deities. A dwarf holds the staff cloak and hat of God L.

 


Dwarf with warriors



 

Ballplayer from Yaxchilan accompanied by two dwarfs

 
 
Jade plaque of enthroned ruler attended by court dwarf

 
 
Stela 34, El Peru, Guatemala
Stela 34, El Peru, Guatemala

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