Flute in the form of a monster

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Date created: AD 600–900 (Late Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Rassiga Gallery (Everett Rassiga Inc.)
Exchanging Agent: Everett Rassiga (Edward Rassiga), Non-Indian, 1921-2003

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI in 1969 through an exchange with the Rassiga Gallery (New York City), owned and operated by Everett Rassiga (1921-2003).
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Place: El Mesón (Mezon), Los Tuxtlas; Angel R. Cabada Municipality, Papaloapan Region; Veracruz State; Mexico

See related items: Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture); Music and Sound
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, Animals

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/2715
Barcode: 242715.000

Object Type: Music and Sound

Object Name: Flute in the form of a monster
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Modeled, mold-made
Dimensions: 29.2 x 22 x 15.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws626a735ca-ee0a-44eb-aa0d-9ccc7b8cf7c5

Record ID: NMAI_258074