Mold-made Figural Whistle
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginJaina Island, Mexico
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date650-750
MediumEarthenware, blue pigment, white pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)
DescriptionMaya Mold-made standing priest whistle, Jaina, Late Classic period, with hands in praying position, resting on his large abdomen. It has an open mouth, incised eyes, and domed head with forehead decoration. It is wearing side plumes, ear ornaments, necklace with large central shell pendant, and rows of incising across his torso, arms, and down the right leg. There are traces of white and blue pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.123
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
550-850
Object number: G83.1.124a-b
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.128
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.211
