Origonally, located at the southwest corner of the South Platform in the Main Plaza, the stella is now in the museum at Monte Albán.
The background is an example of one of 320 carved stone monuments dating
from Monte Albán I (500-200 B. C.) and II (200 B. C. -
A. D. 300) origionally located in the Gallery of the
Danzantes between Structures M and L at the southwest corner
of the Main Plaza.
These figures, commmonly called 'Danzantes' because of their superficial resemblance to dancing figures, are now generally believed to be images of slain and mutilated captives. Note the image of genital mutilation on the example.
This example is now located in the museum at Monte Albán
