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Shell Trumpet, 1200-1500 CE Veracruz, Mexico Shell; 3 1/4 × 6 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. 85.26.38 Anon…
Shell Trumpet
Shell Trumpet, 1200-1500 CE Veracruz, Mexico Shell; 3 1/4 × 6 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. 85.26.38 Anon…
Shell Trumpet, 1200-1500 CE Veracruz, Mexico Shell; 3 1/4 × 6 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. 85.26.38 Anonymous Gift

Shell Trumpet

ClassificationsSculpture
Date1200-1500
Made AtVeracruz, Mexico, Central America, North America
MediumShell
Dimensions3 1/4 × 6 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (8.3 × 17.5 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number85.26.38
DescriptionThis object is a bisected shell carved to form a skull with eyes, nose, and mouth openings. It is potentially Post Classic from Veracruz, Mexico. Possibly used as a pendant, unlikely that it was used as an instrument due to the bisection.
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