Skip to main content

Mold-made Figural Whistle

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 Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
Mold-made figural whistle and rattle
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
550-850
Object number: G83.1.115
Figural Whistle with Removable Manta Ray Headdress
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
550-850
Object number: G83.1.124a-b
Figural Ocarina
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-800
Object number: G83.1.127
Whistle and Rattle Modelled as a Seated Female
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.128
Dancer-musician Figural Whistle
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-800
Object number: G83.1.130
Figure of a Seated Warrior
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-800
Object number: G83.1.125
Chone Style Mold-made Male Figure with Feather Headdress
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.211
Standing figure of Xipe Totec
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.72
Standing Male Figure
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 600 CE
Object number: G83.1.71
Painted Dish
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
250-650
Object number: G83.1.112
Cylinder Vase with Palace Scene
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
650-750
Object number: G83.1.108
Xochipala Style Female Figure
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1500-1200 BCE
Object number: G83.1.6