Iconography of the Pre-Columbian Maya rattes

The article provides a thorough analysis of the rattles depicted in Maya art, including their construction, decoration, and playing techniques. gourd vessel rattle is most frequently musical instrument appearing 108 iconographic sources. vary shape, size, adornment, with some being elaborately decorated others unadorned. author uses insights mostly from evidence to classify into different types subtypes based on context use. concludes that round slits adornments was iconic representation culture. appears scenes representing courtly life, ceremonies, battles. text highlights association dancing, masking, impersonation rituals, where they were often used as prestigious powerful objects, manipulated by important characters. Adorned generally indicate musician higher status correspond richness attire. It also only which rulers depicted.