earliest known depiction of full-length human figures with decorated costumes, and th eealirest known scene of a ritual procession. Was found fragmented into 33 major pieces during excavation in 1977. Might be related to the star painting discovered in the 1930’s. preparatory layers are from crushed shells (aragonite), colors come from mineral paints and charcoal. Yellow paint is though to belong to an earlier scheme. Painting depicts several standing figures holding hands in a row, wearing black and white masks and decorated costumes painted on red bodies. The leading figure with the tallest mask holds a sickle-like object in the right hand, and they all seem directed towards an unidentified edifice to the left.earliest known depiction of full-length human figures with decorated costumes, and th eealirest known scene of a ritual procession. Was found fragmented into 33 major pieces during excavation in 1977. Might be related to the star painting discovered in the 1930’s. preparatory layers are from crushed shells (aragonite), colors come from mineral paints and charcoal. Yellow paint is though to belong to an earlier scheme. Painting depicts several standing figures holding hands in a row, wearing black and white masks and decorated costumes painted on red bodies. The leading figure with the tallest mask holds a sickle-like object in the right hand, and they all seem directed towards an unidentified edifice to the left.
