Veracruz Pottery Figure Whistle Fragment brick the broader currency category to

the broader currency category to which this piece belongs

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

Accession Number: 2007

with its smooth and balanced shape

Veracruz Pottery Figure Whistle Fragment brick the broader currency category toPre 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