Pre-Columbian Maya Pottery Rattle Figure and motherhood

and motherhood

attractive ancient surfaces and natural toning

originally collected in the 1960s

rendered in vibrant blue

and ancient wear consistent with genuine archaeological ceramics of this age

Pre-Columbian Maya Pottery Rattle Figure and motherhoodPre Columbian Maya Pottery Rattle Figure Tiquisate Region, Guatemala, Late Classic Period, ca. 600900 CE Height: 5 1 2 in. (14 cm) A finely modeled Maya pottery rattle figure from the Tiquisate region of Guatemala, depicting a richly adorned standing female wearing an elaborate ridged headdress with projecting side elements, large circular earspools, a beaded necklace, and decorated shoulder ornaments. Her hands rest upon her knees in a composed,