Architectural Feature of God of the Sun

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Kinich Ahau is a 16th-century Yucatec name for the Maya sun god, also known as God G in codices. In the Classic period, this deity was depicted as a middle-aged man with an aquiline nose and distinctive features - large square eyes that are cross-eyed and a filed incisor in the upper row of teeth. A k'in glyph, representing the sun, is often found in his eyes. Despite being relegated to mythological status elsewhere, Kinich Ahau remained a significant figure among southern Lacandons well into the second half of the 20th century. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative started by MyMiniFactory that's creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from all over the globe for anyone to access free of charge. "Scan the World" is an open-source community project - if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can join in.