Bird Claw

Bird Claw
Ajaw
King of Tikal
Reign6th century
PredecessorLady of Tikal and
Kaloomte' Bahlam
SuccessorWak Chan K'awiil
ReligionMaya religion
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Bird Claw, also known as Animal Skull I and Ete I (fl. 6th century), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. The monument associated with Bird Claw is Stelae 8. He carried a high-ranking name but no Tikal emblem.