Rare Mayan Jaina Figural Rattle
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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Jaina Island, Maya, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A mold-made terracotta rattle in the form of an elite Mayan standing priest, lord, or possibly ball player donning an elaborate pectoral and yoke, holding a pair of pet chickens, with nice remains of white pigment on the surface. This piece is from Jaina Island, a small limestone island on the Yucatan Peninsula's Gulf coast with only a tiny inlet separating it from the mainland. Jaina served as an elite Maya burial site and is notable for its fine ceramic figurines excavated there. A wonderful mold-made rattle of a highly decorated fellow and his pet fowl - a rare piece from Jaina Island, also known as the "Island of Kings"! Size: 5.75" H (14.6 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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#126846
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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.
#126846
Condition
Normal surface wear, but nice remains of white pigment have survived and manganese deposits have developed over time. Rattles remain and produce a nice percussive sound.
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Rare Mayan Jaina Figural Rattle
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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