EXTREMELY RARE

AUTHENTIC

VINTAGE

OCARINA

7 FINGER HOLE

FOLK ART

SNAKE WITH MAYAN MASK

LARGE

POTTERY

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND WONDERFUL PIECE

This is a beautiful vintage ocarina, handcrafted in Mexico, referencing Mayan / Aztec cultural, as indicated by the "Popol-Vuh" reference and the style of the piece. The "Popol Vuh" is the ancient Maya story of creation and a significant text in Maya culture.

Ocarinas played a significant role in ceremonies and rituals of pre-Columbian cultures in Mexico and Central America, and are often found in archaeological sites and depicted in ancient art. The design of this ocarina, featuring a snake-like body and a mask-like face, aligns with the anthropomorphic and zoomorphic styles found in ancient Mesoamerican art and instruments.