Mold-made figural whistle and rattle
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureMaya
OriginJaina Island, Campeche, Mexico
PeriodLate Classic Period (600-850 CE)
Date550-850
MediumEarthenware, pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 15.3 x 7.4 x 7 cm (6 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
DescriptionMaya mold-made whistle figure, Late Classic period, in the form of a standing robust dignitary, with arms missing, and wearing layered skirts. It has a bare chest, beaded necklace and adorned with a frog-like headdress covering his whole head. Traces of white and blue pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.115
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
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.80
