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Seated Dignitary Effigy Whistle
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Seated Dignitary Effigy Whistle
Artist
Unknown
Culture
Pre-Columbian | Maya
Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Leroy J. Pearlman
Object number
85.139.1
Collections
Ancient American Art
On View
On view
Description
Seated dignitary effigy whistle of buff ceramic with traces of blue and white pigment. Late Classic period. Arms crossed on chest. Costume details include an ornate headdress, ear ornaments, necklace and a breech panel.
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