Drum of the type known as a “tun”, carved from chicozapote wood. Its form consists of the body, arms, and legs of a figure, although the details of the facial features are no longer discernible due to wear. The drum is hollow and features a tongue on the front, which produced sound through its vibration. Based on the condition of the wood, it is likely that the piece was found in contact with water, possibly in a cave context. Some indigenist scholars also refer to this type as a “hand tun.” A Maya musician considers that, being handheld, it may have accompanied dancers and associated its sound with the beating of the heart. IDAEH Cultural Property No. 16.2.5.0181 www.fundacionrutamaya.org Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project. 3D model made using Artec Space Spider