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Rattle in the Form of a Mythological Figure

A work made of ceramic and pigment.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic and pigment.

Date:

650–800

Artist:

Late Classic Maya, Jaina style
Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico

About this artwork

Many of the hollow interiors of mold-made Jaina figurines were transformed into rattles or whistles. As musical instruments, they may have been played during the funerary ceremonies of the deceased whom they accompanied into the afterlife.

Status

On View, Gallery 136

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Maya

Title

Rattle in the Form of a Mythological Figure

Place

Campeche state (Object made in)

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650 CE–800 CE

Medium

Ceramic and pigment

Dimensions

H.: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph P. Antonow

Reference Number

1970.1053

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