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Jalisco Terracotta Conch Shell Effigy Trumpet - PF.1986,Origin: Western Mexico,Circa: 300 BC to 300 AD,Dimensions: 10" (25.4cm) wide,Collection: Pre-Columbian,Style: Jalisco,Medium: Terracotta. In Ancient America, the Conch shell came to symbolize rank and nobility. These natural wonders were prized for their beauty and rarity; blown as ceremonial trumpets to signal the approach of royalty. Frequently, Conch shells were buried with kings as a token of their earthly powers. What is most remarkable about this Ancient Mexican example is that it is manmade, an exacting replica of the sea creature. Its graceful lines make us appreciate the remarkable structure of the original. If we listen carefully, we can almost hear the melancholy notes it played long ago.
Antiquities
Ancient Central America & Mexico
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