Report of the 1998 and 1999 Investigations on the Archaeology and Iconography of the Polychrome Stucco Façade of Structure N10-28, Lamanai, Belize

Catalog of Stucco Fragments (as of January 2000)
Figures 3:52 through 3:61

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Figure 3:52 - A circular enframing element.
Figure 3:53 - Fragments of enframing elements.
Figure 3:54 - This is an enframing element (top) underneath which are beads attached to an elongated form. This decorative arrangement is rather common in the façade collection. These beads are set within parallel rows delineated by incised lines of moderate depth.
Figure 3:55 - Examples of enframing elements.
Figure 3:56 - This piece is a large decorative/enframing element that probably once framed a figure. It is of raised relief and is attached to a stone armature. The paint details on the piece are interesting and well preserved.
Figure 3:57 - This piece is virtually similar, though somewhat thinner, to Figure 3:59, and once was a part of the same pictorial composition.
Figure 3:58 - A blue enframing element.
Figure 3:59 - This is a large decorative/enframing element that probably once framed a figure or image. It matches Figure 3:57.
Figure 3:60 - An enframing element with a single row of large beads. This may be associated with Figure 3:54.
Figure 3:61 - A probable enframing element. Note the paint detail. These two fragments are from LA 1285.

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