Lady of the Mayan court

This reconstruccion represents either a Noblewoman or possible Courtesan (according to Dr. Stephen Houston) pertaining to the court of the Kingdoms of either Tikal or Ik during the classical period. This composite piece is not based of one single source but rather several ceramic and mural evidences located throughout the Peten, dated towards the Mayan classical period between 200 and 800 d.C.
You can observe aesthetic attributes distinctive of the prehispanic mayan people such as an elongated skull, red and white body paint, nasal prothesis, as well as extensive use of jade decorations.
In this painting I have attempted to convey the elaborate beauty of the Mayan court accurately, sometimes depicted rather esoterically by hollywoodesque depictions such as Apocalypto.