Abstract
The article is devoted to the main features of the images of the Mayan costume and hairstyles presented on the Mayan terracotta of the fi rst millennium AD. The variability of the model range of men’s and women’s clothing is described. Men’s clothing elements on the fi gures are mainly represented by loincloths, skirts, «vests», cloaks, shirts, pants. The specialized items of the suit (quilted armor, thick yokes for ball players, etc.) are described separately. The characteristics of the main items of women’s clothing with their detailed description are given. First of all, these are huipil, skirts and dresses. The features of the image and the ways of wearing clothes are analyzed, taking into account the social status of a representative of the Mayan society, and (or) the type of his activity. Differences in costumes and individual items of clothing, their purpose and possible functionality are revealed. Much attention is paid to the analysis of hats and hairstyles, which were an organic component element of holistic images. The main types, subtypes and variants of subtypes of hairstyles are highlighted, with their detailed drawing based on the material of fi gures from the island of Jaina. A brief description of the basic values of the selected types, subtypes and variants of male and female hairstyles is presented, indicating their quantitative and percentage predominance on the fi gures of the presented sample. Based on the analysis of terracotta material, conclusions are made about the signifi cant relationship between the clothing of the depicted character and his gender, occupation and status.
Keywords
maya, terracotta, fi gurative plastic, costume, hairstyle.
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