Description:

Pre-Columbian, southeastern Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Campeche, Jaina Island, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 600 to 850 CE. A fabulous mold-formed terracotta whistle depicting two figures situated back-to-back in seated poses, with traces of earthy red pigment across both. One figure is of a chubby-faced male adorned in finely-striated clothing, and he holds a large circular drum or shield next to his thighs. The other figure is an elderly woman holding bent knees in her hands, wearing flowing vestments and a thick necklace, and donning intricate earspools beneath a lobed headdress. The mouthpiece of the whistle is beneath the male figure and creates a low-pitched sound when played. Size: 4" W x 4.8" H (10.2 cm x 12.2 cm).

Provenance: ex-Merrin Gallery, New York, New York, USA; ex-private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection, acquired in the 1960s

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#148176

  • Condition: Figure repaired from a few large pieces, with light resurfacing and adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions to base, both figures, and mouthpiece, with softening to some finer details, and fading to original pigmentation. Nice earthen deposits and traces of original pigment throughout. Whistle produces low-pitched sound when played.

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