Copán Mosaic Macaw Sculpture

Carved Maya stone macaw head projecting from a fitted-stone wall with scrollwork reliefs at Copan. loading

A sculpted scarlet macaw emerges from the stonework of Copán. Built from individually carved blocks, the mosaic façade reflects the city's enduring association with the macaw, which even today are still commonly found in the region.

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  • Archeology
  • Central America
  • Copán
  • Honduras
  • Masonry
  • Maya
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