Maya’s work is defined by its maya sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Chak Ak’ Paat Kuy ("Red Turkey") Playing the Ballgame
Late Classic Maya Probably La Corona (Saknikte’), Usumacinta River area, Guatemala

Stela
Maker unknown (Maya) Mexico (Campeche or Quintana Roo) or Guatemala

Figure of a Standing Warrior
Late Classic Maya, Jaina Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico

Figure of an Aristocratic Lady
Late Classic Maya, Jaina Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico

Covered Vessel with the Principal Bird and Peccary Heads
Early Classic Maya Petén region, Guatemala

Vessel Depicting a Sacrificial Ceremony for a Royal Accession
Late Classic Maya Mexico or Guatemala

Standing Male Figure
Late Classic Maya, Jaina Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico

Pectoral
Classic Maya Mexico or Guatemala

Royal Profile
Late Classic Maya Mexico or Guatemala

Hieroglyphic Altar
Late Classic Maya Possibly Bonampak/Lacanha area, Mexico or Guatemala

Vessel Depicting K'awiil (God K) and Itzamna Exchanging Gifts
Ceramist unknown (Late Classic Maya) Guatemala

Rattle in the Form of a Mythological Figure
Late Classic Maya, Jaina style Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico

Mythological Scene Depicting a Deity with a Bundle
Made for Ju’n Chakaw Naahb Cha’n (ruled 658-667) Late Classic Maya, "Codex Style" ceramic La Corona (Saknikte’), Usumacinta River area, Guatemala

Carved Vessel Depicting a Lord Wearing a Water-Lily Headdress
Late Classic Maya, Chocholá Yucatán or Campeche, Mexico

Hieroglyphic Panel
Late Classic Maya Possibly La Corona (Saknikte’), Usumacinta River area, Guatemala

Maya, Mirror of Illusions
Arthur B. Davies (American, 1862–1928)

Ritual Vessel in the Form of a Head
Late Classic Maya Yucatán, Mexico

Tripod Vessel Depicting Monkey Hunters and Traders
Classic Maya Ulúa River Valley, Honduras or Petén region, Guatemala

Cylindrical Vessel
Maya Mexico or Guatemala

Vessel
Late Classic Maya Mexico or Guatemala