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Whistle
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Whistle

Artist/Maker Maya (archaeological culture) Mesoamerica
Dateca. 600-900
CultureMaya
Mediumpottery and paint
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. (7.9 x 4.1 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of The Institute of Maya Studies
Terms
    Object number80.0025
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of the Ancient Americas
    DescriptionThe dog, considered a guide to the Underworld, is often depicted in Mayan art. The journey after life was considered to be perilous and the Maya took many precautions to ensure that the soul of the deceased person would not get lost.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
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