Figural Ocarina
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginJaina Island, Mexico
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date600-800
MediumEarthenware, red pigment, blue pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 17.5 x 6.3 x 6 cm (6 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)
DescriptionMaya ocarina (multiple-note whistle) figure, Jaina, Late Classic period, with long stem, four open petals and the bust of an old man emerging from the centre. His arms extended, wearing pendant necklace, and a headdress with two discs and incised projections. It is painted in orange and white pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.127
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
550-850
Object number: G83.1.124a-b
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-800
Object number: G83.1.126
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.128
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2