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Jaina Figural Lord Whistle

ca. 400 and 600 A.D.
Item Number: 603275
$495.00
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Category Mayan
Period
Material Terracotta
Dimensions 4"H x 2"W
Condition Intact

DescriptionVery stern-looking Mayan lord forms the basis for this ancient pottery whistle. From the Jaina Island, off the coast of Yucatan, Mexico, dating between 400 and 600 A.D. Shown wearing large headdress, stone necklace, pectoral, loin cloth and arm bands, fully functional whistle to reverse. 4"H x 2"W (10.16 x 5.08 cm), a few small chips here and there and features weak, especially about the face, else good.

ProvenanceEx-private PA Collection purportedly found in Guatemala in the 1950's.