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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Jaina Dignitary Whistle
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Jaina Dignitary Whistle

Artist Unknown
CulturePre-Columbian | Maya
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. & Mrs. Leroy J. Pearlman
Object number85.139.2
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 105
DescriptionMold made ceramic effigy whistle of an elaborately costumed dignitary seated on a throne. Incised glyphic inscription on throne. Of buff ceramic with blue and red pigment.