Maya Pottery Seated Monkey Whistle
**Originally Listed At $350**
Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, ca. 500 to 900 CE. A charming whistle in the form of a seated monkey wearing a large necklace with a hanging pectoral that lies in relief on his chest. The monkey has a prominent phallus. He also has large ears; his face is recessed, suggesting the dark fur/light fur contrast on the faces and heads of common Central American species like the Squirrel Monkey or possibly the Capuchin. An opening at the back with a loop of pottery forming a mouthpiece creates a whistling sound. Size: 3.05" W x 4.45" H (7.7 cm x 11.3 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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#147120
Condition Report: Repaired on underside/back and one foot. Nice remaining pigment on surface. Whistle is functional. Old collection number handwritten in black low on the back of the body.
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**Originally Listed At $350**
Pre-Columbian, Maya Territories, ca. 500 to 900 CE. A charming whistle in the form of a seated monkey wearing a large necklace with a hanging pectoral that lies in relief on his chest. The monkey has a prominent phallus. He also has large ears; his face is recessed, suggesting the dark fur/light fur contrast on the faces and heads of common Central American species like the Squirrel Monkey or possibly the Capuchin. An opening at the back with a loop of pottery forming a mouthpiece creates a whistling sound. Size: 3.05" W x 4.45" H (7.7 cm x 11.3 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#147120
Condition Report: Repaired on underside/back and one foot. Nice remaining pigment on surface. Whistle is functional. Old collection number handwritten in black low on the back of the body.