Work

The Eccentrics of the Holmul Region, Petén, Guatemala

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Geometric, anthropomorphic, zoomorphic, and abstract forms comprise many of the lithic forms of Central America. Commonly called eccentrics, these forms are often recovered from ritual offerings and elite burials. This article addresses more than 80 eccentrics recovered in the Holmul region from the sites of Holmul, Witzna, and Dos Aguadas and identifies the ways that these forms can inform ritual practice, symbolic significance, and potential communities of craftspeople. Eccentric size, thinning, skill of execution, and material choice are considered across multiple assemblages.

Source: Latin American Antiquity

DOI: 10.1017/laq.2025.10156

Authors: Cynthia R. Hannold, Jason S. R. Paling, Alexandre Tokovinine, Francisco Estrada Belli, Berenicia Garcia Vázquez

Institutions: University of Alabama, Plymouth State University, Tulane University

Language: English

Topic: Historical Studies in Central America

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

Funders: National Science Foundation, Tulane University, Alphawood Foundation