Bidspirit auction | Rare Pre-columbian Mayan Effigy Whistle

Rare Pre-columbian Mayan Effigy Whistle - Rare Museum Quality Pre-columbian Mayan Effigy Whistle | A remarkable detailed effigy of a nobleman's / ruler's severed head, possibly Hun Hunahpu (maize god) or K'awiil (patron God of the nobles, kings, and royalties, representations of which often include serpents) | This important example features a combination of a sloping forehead, chinstrap beard, ear spools, and a nose chain that hangs from the nose to the mouth | Approx. Dimensions: 4.25” H.