Maya Ceramic Whistle

Maya Ceramic Whistle

Mayan ceramic whistle in light red-ochre clay. Female figure with elbows bent and fingertips facing toward sky. Simple headdress is chipped in front. Figure has large earspools and simple wrap skirt. Residue of paint visible when magnified. Sits on wood base provided by donor. Whistle has residue on the back from tape. Wood base is marked "1368".
  • Object: Maya Ceramic Whistle
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: pre-columbian
  • Dimensions: 5" H X 2" W X 2" D
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica
  • Cultural Group: Maya
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Charlotte Reiter
  • Catalog #: 121.008