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Lady Xook

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An elite Maya female figure depicted in relief carvings at Yaxchilán, known for her participation in bloodletting rituals and her elaborate costume, used as a comparative example for identifying Maya royal portraiture.

AP course connection

Topic 5.1: 5.1 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Indigenous American Art

Unit 5

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