Palma with Figure, 7th–10th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Nautla region (?), Veracruz, Stone, pigment, H. 18 7/8 x W. 7 x D. 4 3/4 in. (47.9 x 17.8 x 12.1 cm), Stone-Sculpture, Palmas, named for their palm frond shape, were one element of the elaborate regalia worn by Mesoamerican ballplayers. Resting atop the yoke worn around the player’s hips, they extended up the middle of the ballplayer's chest to protect major organs from the impact of the hard rubber ball used in the game
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Palma, Figure, 7th–10th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Nautla region, Stone, pigment, H, 18 7/8 x W, 7 D, 4 3/4, 47.9 17.8 12.1 cm, Stone-Sculpture, Palmas, palm frond shape, element, elaborate regalia, worn, Mesoamerican ballplayers, Resting atop, yoke worn, player, hips, extended up, middle, ballplayer, chest, protect major, organs, impact, hard rubber, ball, game
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