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Mayan Boar Whistle

ca. 600-900 A.D.
Item Number: 846648
$645.00
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Category Mayan
Period
Material Pottery
Dimensions 4-7/8"H x 2-1/2"W
Condition Repaired

DescriptionAncient Mayan Whistle, ca. 600-900 A.D. Molded terracotta pottery vessel depicts a standing boar (or man wearing ceremonial dress). Remains of original white slip. Whistle still functioning. 4-7/8"H x 2-1/2"W, left ear and right leg reattached (leg may be restored, as well); minor losses to headdress and snout, else very good. Very rare example...

ProvenanceEx-Private NM Collection.