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Written by: Onur TunaResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 18090
Mexico, Campeche, Jaina Island, MayaFemale Figurine Rattle
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This hollow, mold-made figurine contains pellets that transform it into a rattle used as a musical instrument, perhaps during household rituals.
| Artist / Maker | Mexico, Campeche, Jaina Island, Maya |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–900 |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico, Campeche, Jaina Island, Maya |
| Medium | Ceramic, pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9.5 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Sculpture |
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