Copán
800 × 625 Copán

Deity on Jaguar Staircase

This carved head is found on the Jaguar Stairway in the East Court. He is thought to represent the Sun Deity, Kinichi Ahau, surrounded by representations of Venus.

© Robin Heyworth – Photo taken 9th February 2002

Deity on Jaguar Staircase at Copan