Lot 2015
Mayan Ceremonial Wood Staff Rattle
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $ 100-500
Origin: Mayan Mesoamerica, Mayan Classic Period 450-650 AD, Pre-Columbian
Dimensions: 2x54in
Condition: There is wear at the ends of the staff
Additional Information: A Mesoamerican wood carved Shaman Mayan staff rattle with a design of stylized traditional faces and geometric cut outs that meet a knob top. The inside of the carving is filled with beads and makes noise. The shaft is smooth and has a pointed end. The piece was used by the Mayan shaman elite and some have been found in burial tombs.
Lot details
- Lot
- 2015
- Closed
- August 6, 2025
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