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Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985  Search this
Seller:
Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985  Search this
Object Name:
Whistle in the form of a high-status individual
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Modeled, painted, incised
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Uaymil (Guaymil, Huaymil); Hecelchakán Municipality; Campeche State; Mexico
Island Name:
Isla Uaymil
Island Grouping:
Gulf of Mexico coastal islands
Date created:
AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Gisele Charat (1912-1985); purchased by MAI from Gisele Charat in 1964.
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Catalog Number:
23/3781
Barcode:
233781.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws654e431ea-9a51-4bef-b20a-b1669eb547a4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_249138