Object Details
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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Date created
AD 600–900 (Late Classic period)
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
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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
NMAI_258074