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Collections

Conch Shell Trumpet200 BCE–400 CE

Not on view
Ceramic conch shell form covered in worn white slip, decorated with incised geometric patterns and raised bosses, viewed from slightly above
Title
Conch Shell Trumpet
Culture
Nayarit
Place Made
Mexico, Nayarit
Date Made
200 BCE–400 CE
Medium
Conch shell
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (11.43 x 13.34 x 26.04 cm)
Credit Line
The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch
Accession Number
M.86.296.50
Classification
Organic Materials
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas
Selected Bibliography
  • Kan, Michael, Meighan, Clement, Nicholson, H.B. and Rexford Stead. Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1970.