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Conch Shell Trumpet

Unknow900/1521

Museo Casa del Mendrugo

Museo Casa del Mendrugo
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico

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.

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

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