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Snail shell.
According to the first interpretation Humanized animals are engraved on the seashell, the aquatic actions are closely related to the natural origin of the seashell and it´s role as a symbol of power. Observing the actions are two characters who are looking in opposite directions, The one person on the left shows his teeth and also has a fish near his face. He has a headdress with circular symbols and other ornaments. The one right has a headdress similar to a seashell that is ending with a symbol of a voice, a knife seems to emerge from his mouth and his hands are carrying a scepter, there is a fish located under his arm and a flower near his forehead.

Details

  • Title: Conch Shell Trumpet
  • Creator: Unknow
  • Date Created: 900/1521
  • Location: Oaxaca-Puebla
  • Type: Trompeta
  • Medium: Concha de caracol

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