Seated Female Effigy Whistle

Artist Unknown

Date700-900

MediumTerracotta

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)

ClassificationsLatin American

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2672

Terms

Buff
Blue
Ocher
Jaina
Campeche Coast

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Ancient American Art

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DescriptionWhistle/figure. Seated female holding a tablet or loom. Crossed legs and jade earplugs. Two beads on chest. Bracelet on each arm. Wearing a cape and headdress. Buff terracotta with traces of Maya blue and ocher. Jaina style (island in Gulf), Campeche Coast, no. lowlands.