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Mayan Musical Instruments : Mayan Whistle in the Form of a Seated Woman
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Mayan Whistle in the Form of a Seated Woman - PF.1410
Origin: Jaina, Mexico
Circa: 600
AD
to 900
AD
Dimensions:
5.625" (14.3cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$4,000.00
Location: United States
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This richly dressed Mayan woman may have been
a votive gift from a person of similar appearance
to Ixchel, goddess of childbirth. Wearing a bright
woven skirt, a striped shawl, jewelry, and with a
brimmed hat perched atop her headdress, she
appears to belong to the Mayan aristocracy. In
her hands she clutches a curious doll, perhaps a
jointed puppet. This may indicate her desire to
have a child of her own. By blowing into the
whistle, the votary may have wished to attract
the attention of the goddess. As we listen to
that melancholy sound today, we are transported
back to a forgotten world.
- (PF.1410)
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