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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Priest Effigy Whistle
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Priest Effigy Whistle

Artist Unknown
CultureMexican | Maya | Pre-Columbian
Date700-900
MediumClay
DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 x 2 in. (9.8 x 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer
Object number80.243.2
Not on view
DescriptionTripodal whistle in the form of a standing priest with arms held up; blue pigment on buff clay.