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Figurine-Whistle of Maize Deity on Mountain600–900 CE

Not on view
Terracotta sculpture of a human figure with a large headdress featuring corn-like forms and scrolling shapes, modeled in reddish-brown unglazed clay
Title
Figurine-Whistle of Maize Deity on Mountain
Culture
Maya
Place Made
Date Made
600–900 CE
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
9 x 5 3/10 x 4 4/5 in. (22.86 x 13.462 x 12.192 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.277
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas