Help with mayan? Symbols on slate

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  1. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Found this piece at a local thrift. Thought it was kind of cool. Was curious to see if anyone might know what this represents? I also turned it over and found a fossilized fish on the back. Thank you for any info!

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    rink28, Jul 11, 2024
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    It does look like Mayan glyphs, but I can't tell if they are accurate and actually say something. It seems awfully fresh/clean. It makes me wonder if selecting a piece of limestone with the fossil was an attempt to make it seem old. I suspect some form of reproduction.

    I believe your detail photos are upside down -

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  3. Sedona

    Sedona Well-Known Member

    That looks very cool!
     
    Sedona, Jul 12, 2024
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