Pre-Columbian Maya Stucco Head Pre-Columbian Colima Palanquin Whistle with

Pre-Columbian Colima Palanquin Whistle with Four Bearers

Object Type: Burial urn lid fragment (jaguar head)Culture: MayaRegion/Site: Quiché

pronounced aquiline nose

from the estate of Leroy Irons

Pre-Columbian Maya Stucco Head Pre-Columbian Colima Palanquin Whistle withMaya Stucco Head of a Dignitary, circa 600900 A. D. Height: 8 in. (21 cm) A powerful Maya stucco head portraying the serene countenance of a high ranking dignitary, modeled with exceptional refinement and sensitivity. The figures softly rounded featuresclosed eyes, gently curved lips, and aquiline noseconvey an expression of introspection and solemnity. The face is framed by large circular earspools and an elaborate coiffure, the central crest