This fragment was found in part of the Maya kingdom in Belize, and though the text is incomplete, it tells of a ruler known as K'an III whose military skills earned him the title "He of 20 Captives." The bound figure in the relief may represent one of his captives.
Maya Carving with Glyphs
Ancient Americas at the Field Museum
Stone sculptural relief (fragment), Maya (AD 835), Cayo District, Belize
John Weinstein, © The Field Museum