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Percussion Musical InstrumentE291 a-b

A thick cylindrical piece of wood carved with a Jaguar head carved on both ends (part a). Striking stick (part b) has smooth surface and is slightly curved.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
mahogany wood
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Percussion Musical InstrumentE292

Instrument is made from a hollowed turtle shell. A deer horn striker is attached to the turtle with a rope.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
turtle shell, deer antler and fibre
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE293

A dark black cylindrical flute which flares outward at one end and which has a flat triangular-like knob at the other end. Serpent design between four finger holes down along the side.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
clay
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE294

A dark black flute with one end turning upward and having an outward flaring rim. Main body has three v- shaped ridges, one each above the three finger holes.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
clay
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleE295

Female figure in black with headdress decorated by a row of incised circles along edge. Figure has very little detailed form. Figure is seated on a stool with arms resting on the knees as the legs are outstretched at an angle.

Culture
Mexican
Material
clay
Made in
San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WhistleE296

Black figure fashioned in the shape of a dog with pointed ears and a snout. The tail is thick; the legs are pointed and angled outward.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
clay
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE297

Plain cylindrical bamboo grass flute with six finger holes and another hole at the other end.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE298

Plain cylindrical bamboo grass flute with six finger holes and one end cut diagonally across where there is a rectangular hole.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE290

Like a flute in appearance with one end flared outward.. The surface of the instrument is mottled grey-brown-black. Mouthpiece is light brown. Four holes down side of instrument. The wood has been a little burnt to be sure it is dry.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
copal wood ? and wood
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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