Veracruz Pottery Figure Whistle Fragment brick Accession Number: 2007

Accession Number: 2007

with the possible influence of South American traditions—potentially linked to Chibcha-speaking peoples from Colombia

the Asmat practised animism

pottery models like this were placed in tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife

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Veracruz Pottery Figure Whistle Fragment brick Accession Number: 2007Pre Columbian Era, Veracruz Culture, c. 600900 AD, Gulf Coast Region, Mexico This expressive and fascinating pottery whistle fragment depicts a standing masked figure, possibly representing a ceremonial ball player or a bird headed anthropomorphic being. Although the lower legs are now missing, the surviving figure conveys a remarkable sense of vitality and movement. The shoulders are capped by an elaborate collar with wing like projections, while the