'Xtol' Dance of the Ancient Mayan People, murals from the Temple of the Tigers at Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

1947

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The portfolio contains eleven linocuts taken from the murals from the Temple of the Tigers at Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico. There is a 6 page introduction to the murals and a biographical note on Medellin. 100 sets were printed of which this is number 43. The project is dedicated by Medellin to Lucy Maverick.

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Title: 'Xtol' Dance of the Ancient Mayan People, murals from the Temple of the Tigers at Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico
Artist: Octavio Medellin (Mexican (active America), San Luis Potosi 1907–1999 Dallas Texas)
Publisher: Dallas Museum of Art
Date: 1947
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Jean Charlot, 1948
Object Number: 48.168
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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