Jaina, the Place of the House of Water, is a small island off the coast of Mexico. Its extensive necropoli yielded thousands of ceramic figurines that represent Maya courtly life. Portrayals of Maya courtesans range from stately warriors and female weavers to sacrificial victims. Figures of captives were likely created to commemorate the battle achievements of rulers. This contorted figure clearly portrays the practice of torture, an uncommon representation in Maya visual art.