Pok-ta-Pok Mayan Ball Court

A striking tribute to ancient Mesoamerican tradition, Pok-ta-Pok Mayan Ball Court is a hand-carved wooden sculpture that captures the intensity and sacred symbolism of the legendary ball game. The scene unfolds in deep relief: athletes in motion, mid-play, surrounded by towering stone walls and crowned by the Feathered Serpent, Quetzalcoatl, descending from above. Rich in iconography and narrative, this piece channels both myth and sport into a unified, three-dimensional storytelling form.
Crafted from cedar wood by skilled artisans in Chiapas, Mexico, the sculpture is meticulously painted in earth tones, vibrant greens, and deep blues. Decorative side panels depict serpents, jaguars, skulls, and celestial figures — each representing elements of Mayan cosmology. The work’s perspective pulls the viewer inward, into the heart of the court, where history and ritual collide.