Report of the 1998 and 1999 Investigations on the Archaeology and Iconography of the Polychrome Stucco Façade of Structure N10-28, Lamanai, Belize
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Research Year: 1999
Culture: Maya
Chronology: Late Classic and Terminal Classic
Location: Belize
Site: Lamanai
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
List of Tables
List of Figures
Abstract
Section 1: Introduction
The Site of Lamanai
The Lamanai Archaeological Project
Previous Work
The 1998 Field Season
Research Design and Objectives
Theoretical Constructs
Section 2: Archaeological Excavations at Structure N10-28
The N10-3 Plaza Group
Structure N10-28
Field Operations and Artifacts
Field Operation 1
Field Operation 2
Field Operation 3
Field Operation 4
Other Lot Numbers from July 1999 Excavations
Removal of the N10-3 Plaza Core
Field School Investigations
Section 3: A Preliminary Analysis of the Stucco Façade of Structure N10-28
Technical Aspects
Procedures and Methodology
Lot Numbers
Basic Forms and Motifs
Adornos
Anthropomorphic
Anthropomorphic Panel
Beads
Body Adornment
Buttons
Captive Figures
Cartouches
Central Figure
Decorative Elements
Enframing Elements
Feathers
Glyphic Forms
Herpetomorphic/Sauria/Serpentine
Knots
Mouth Curls
Perforated Discs
Subsidiary Figures
Supernaturals
Trefoil Motif
Witz Monster
General Observations on Context, Style, and Comparative Facades
Catalog of Stucco Fragments (as of January 2000)
Figure 3:2 - Figure 3:11
Figure 3:12 - Figure 3:21
Figure 3:22 - Figure 3:31
Figure 3:32 - Figure 3:41
Figure 3:42 - Figure 3:51
Figure 3:52 - Figure 3:61
Figure 3:62 - Figure 3:71
Figure 3:72 - Figure 3:81
Figure 3:82 - Figure 3:91
Figure 3:92 - Figure 3:99
Section 4: Concluding Remarks
Summary of Excavations
Iconographic Summary
Future Research
Appendix 1: General Improvement to the Bodega of Lamanai
Appendix 2: Lot Numbers from Structure N10-28
Sources Cited
Submitted 02/01/2000, queries should be directed to:
Thomas Mark Shelby
University of Alabama Museums
Office of Archaeological Services
13075 Moundville Archaeological Park
Moundville, AL 35474
shelb001@bama.ua.edu (or) thomasmshelby@hotmail.com
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