It consists of artifacts excavated in connection with the ballgame ritual, such as yokes, axes, and paddles, The tour begins with a presentation of the more than 200 ball courts in their original state, the attire of the ballplayers, the use of the yoke as a mold for crafting hip guards, a description of each yoke—noting both zoomorphic and plain designs—the votive axes representing the head of the decapitated, and the paddles associated with the ritual.

The game of the gods with the movement of the sun—the ball—images of the Manatí rubber balls as evidence of the oldest balls in Mesoamerica, graphics and images of the Higueras murals showing a ball court and a ball player, the Tepatlaxco stela depicting a ball player being helped into his attire, and the Aparicio stela showing a decapitated ball player with seven snakes emerging from his neck.

The significance of the exhibition lies in the fact that it features previously unseen pieces being displayed for the first time.

105 pesos for nationals and residents, 210 pesos for foreigners, 63 pesos for video permits. Free admission on Sundays for nationals and residents.

Information: porfirio_castro@inah.gob.mx and magdalena_gil@inah.gob.mx