FACING OBJECTS: AN INVESTIGATION OF NON-HUMAN PERSONHOOD IN CLASSIC MAYA CONTEXTS

摘要: Research on Classic Maya personhood confirms that was extended to non-human entities; however, questions about its operation and impact remain. What is the nature of linkage between human beings object persons, how does pass them? an becoming personed? I approach these through depictions in iconography faces shown objects, indicating potential act person-like ways. Close examination “faced” objects reveals represents a substance not require humans as source, acts, instead, untethered resource accessed by entities able social, relational Furthermore, state identity which essences persons co-exist, opening possibilities for complicating categories being ancient world.