Whistle in the form of a warrior
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureCentral Veracruz
OriginVeracruz, Mexico
PeriodLate Classic period (600-850 CE)
Date600-900
MediumEarthenware, black bitumen, red pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)
DescriptionVeracruz standing warrior whistle figure, Late Classic period, holding a shield in the left hand, an animal mace-head in the right, wearing leggings, coiled necklace, and large earrings. Areas of red and black pigment remain.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.81
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.80
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-800
Object number: G83.1.126
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.59
