Pre-Columbian Maya Jaina Rattle/whistle pottery figure

A pre-Columbian Maya whistle and rattle figure from the Jaina Island region in Campeche, Mexico, dating from the Classic period (600-900 CE). Rare to find a piece that has both a whistle, and rattle function all in one. Jaina figurines are known for their fine craftsmanship, realistic human depictions, and ceremonial functions.The figure is a small, hollow ceramic sculpture representing a standing human figure, likely a high-status individual or deity, characterized by its elongated form. The figure is dressed in traditional Maya attire, including a headdress and elaborate jewelry, such as ear spools and a beaded necklace. The facial features are finely detailed, signs of scarcification around the mouth, a prominent nose, open mouth, and expressive eyes, conveying a solemn or ritualistic expression.The figure’s body has an arched, back-sweeping shape, which may have been designed for easy handling or to house the internal whistle and rattle mechanisms. The legs are stubby and wide, sup