Whistle in the form of a man
date: label: Date created
content: AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
name: label: Culture/People
content: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
label: Seller agent
content: Walter Randel (Walter Randall/Walter Randal), Non-Indian
label: Seller
content: Celia Candlin, Non-Indian
label: Previous owner
content: Celia Candlin, Non-Indian
label: Presenter/funding source
content: Sackler Fund
label: Presenter/funding source
content: Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987
notes: label: Collection History
content: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Celia Candlin; purchased by MAI from Celia Candlin through Walter Randel (Walter Randel Gallery, New York) in 1967 using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
label: Contact Us
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place: label: Place
content: Isla Jaina (Jaina Island); Hecelchakán Municipality; Campeche State; Mexico
label: Island Name
content: Isla Jaina
label: Island Grouping
content: Gulf of Mexico coastal islands
setName: label: See related items
content: Maya (archaeological culture)
label: See related items
content: Music and Sound
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of the American Indian
identifier: label: Catalog Number
content: 24/455
label: Barcode
content: 240455.000
objectType: label: Object Type
content: Music and Sound
physicalDescription: label: Object Name
content: Whistle in the form of a man
label: Media/Materials
content: Pottery, paint
label: Techniques
content: Mold-made, painted