The Eccentrics of the Holmul Region, Petén, Guatemala
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.
Authors
- Jason Paling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0114-2599)
- Alexandre Tokovinine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8943-3667)
- Francisco Estrada-Belli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0573-4228)
- Berenicia Garcia Vázquez
- Cynthia R. Hannold (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8527-7137)
Institutions
- Tulane University (US)
- University of Alabama (US)
- Department of Archaeology (LK)
- Plymouth State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Latin American Antiquity
- Published
- 2026-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/laq.2025.10156
- Primary Topic
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Science Foundation
- Tulane University
- Alphawood Foundation