Anthropomorphic whistle in the shape of a standing Maya warrior. The posture suggests a firm stance of authority or readiness for combat. He wears a loincloth with a decorated belt and an elaborate turban composed of elements evoking textiles, crowned by a feline mask or face at the top. The arms and shoulders are adorned with ribbons and ropes. Across the chest, he wears a necklace with plaques, followed by another necklace made of large rings from which a trophy head appears to hang. The head is suspended upside down, resembling a ceremonial pectoral, and from it hang four long fringed ribbons that may artistically represent the victim’s hair. The hollow structure of the piece and the blowing mouthpiece located on the back indicate its sound-producing function. IDAEH Cultural Property No. 16.2.5.0947 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