Pre-Columbian Anonymous
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Pre-Columbian Anonymous,
Mayan Rattle, 550 - 900 AD
Terracotta
6 1/2 in. x 3 in. x 1 3/4 in. (16.51 cm x 7.62 cm x 4.45 cm)
Mayan Rattle, 550 - 900 AD
Terracotta
6 1/2 in. x 3 in. x 1 3/4 in. (16.51 cm x 7.62 cm x 4.45 cm)
Object Type:
Ceramic
Technique:
Molded
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Edward Nagel
Accession Number:
71.1.161
Commentary
Old number: H1790.
Marks
No marks.
Medium
Mold formed terracotta with carved detail.
Object Description
Mold formed terracotta Mayan rattle with carved detail. The decoration consists of two figures - one is on the back of the other. The back figure has a beastly face. The rattle has added balls of clay, and holes where the clay has been dug out. There is no paint or slip. This is from Jaina island, off Compacho; a morturary island.
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