Ocarina with the shape of a Monkey

3D Model

Zoomorphic ocarina, with the image of a spider monkey seated and with hits legs bent, with the left hand resting on the knee. The figure wears a twisted fabric as necklace and oversized elongated ear pendants. As an instrument it has 3 chambers, with a blow chamber in the upper section. The mouthpiece of direct blow, on top of the head, makes it look bulgy. It has 2 tone holes (one on the front and two on the back (Rodens et al, 2013: 134) IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0615 www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

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