Veracruz Pottery Figure Whistle Fragment brick with the possible influence of

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

Accession Number: 2007

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the broader currency category to which this piece belongs

shifting elegantly from silver to olive green to seafoam hues

Veracruz Pottery Figure Whistle Fragment brick with the possible influence ofPre 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