Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Mayan territories, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A mold-formed pottery whistle depicting a male dwarf. The figure sits upon a large posterior with attenuated legs flanking a rectangular loin cloth panel, and his bent arms are held to his sides. His expressive visage is composed of a jutting chin, wide nose, almond-shaped eyes with pointed corners, and a heavy brow, all beneath a roundel-encircles headdress with three pluming central crests. Traces of pale orange and red-orange pigment are visible across most surfaces, and a mouthpiece on the verso produces a nice sound when used. Size: 1.7" W x 4.9" H (4.3 cm x 12.4 cm).

Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

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#140851

Repairs to head and two crests with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor nicks to legs, body, head, and whistle mouthpiece, with fading to original pigmentation, minor abrasions, and some waxy residue along base. Light earthen deposits and traces of pigmentation throughout. Whistle produces nice sound when played.