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Figurines

Information Table
NameTrumpeter
IDAEH Cultural Property No1.2.144.1005
CategoryFigurines
Photograph
Photo creditsFLAAR
Description

Figurine with the image of a man sitting cross-legged and playing a conchshell  trumpet.

The character has slanted eyes and elongated ears. He wears round earflares with traces of yellow paint and facial decoration with yellow  stripes on his cheeks. He lacks clothing and hair.

It has firing stains on his head.

3D Images
PeriodCLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.) Late Classic (650-900 AD).
ProvenancePacific Coast of Guatemala
Medium / MaterialClay
TechniqueAppliqué / application, Modeled, Painting
Dimensions

Height: 23 cm
Maximum width at shoulders: 15 cm

References to similar objects

Figure similar to that of another musician within the La Ruta Maya collection, a rattle player with Cultural Property Registration No. 1.2.179.64 (1.2.179.0064)

Exhibitions

1. Exhibited in the lobby of Financiera de Occidente (October 2010 – April 2011)

2. “THE WORLD OF THE MAYAN ARTIST.” Spanish Cooperation Training Center. Antigua Guatemala (February 3 – June 16, 2013)

3. “THE WORLD OF THE MAYAN ARTIST.” Casa N’oj Cultural Center, Quetzaltenango (August 12- September 6, 2013).

4. “TREASURES OF LA RUTA MAYA”. Quiroa Gallery, Museum Walk, Casa Santo Domingo Hotel. Antigua Guatemala (August 30 – November 9, 2014)

5. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Spanish Cooperation Training Center, Antigua Guatemala (July 16, 2021- March 28, 2022)

6. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Costume, Guatemala City (March 30 to May 23, 2022)

7. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Interamericano School, Guatemala City (March 14 to May 30, 2023)

8. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Itzmania gallery of the Quetzaltenango Lions Club, Xelajuj Noj (February 15 to May 15, 2024)

9. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. Hotel LATAM Quetzaltenango, Xelajuj Noj (June 4 to April 30, 2024)

10. “SOUNDS OF ANTIQUITY”. La Ruta Maya Foundation, Guatemala City (July 25, 2025 to July 25, 2026)

Publications

1. “Presentation of The World of the Mayan Artist.” El Quetzalteco Newspaper. Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Page 11.

2. “Pre-Hispanic Culture Shines”. Prensa Libre, Cultural Section. Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Page 46.

3. “A Look at the Mayan Artist”. El Periódico Newspaper. Monday February 11, 2013.