OJAC Collection - Flute with molded feather headdress and puffy cheeks

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Flute with molded feather headdress and puffy cheeks

250 - 900 CE
3rd-10th century
7 5/8 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 1 1/4 in. (19.37 cm x 6.35 cm x 3.18 cm)

Veracruz, Mexican

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1986.091

Object Description

Flute with molded mask which has feather headdress, protruding brow and puffy cheeks. Traces of yellow, white and black paint at upper end. Red and black paint near mouthpiece.

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Ancient Americas, Head, Music, Pre-Columbian

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Exhibition List

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas