Pre-Columbian Mexico Mayan Rattle Terracotta Pottery

Description

A historic pre-Columbian / Mexico Mayan terracotta pottery figurative rattle. A standing priest with a headdress and a geometric decorative … more A historic pre-Columbian / Mexico Mayan terracotta pottery figurative rattle. A standing priest with a headdress and a geometric decorative necklace. Rattle is functional with holes to hear the sound. Although simplified, there is a lifelike quality to the portrait. Circa Late Classic Period. From a private collection. Dimensions: 7.25”h x 4”w x 1.75”d. In good condition consistent with age.

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