. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. 218 MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA enware rattles were employed as well as notched bones which were rasped with a scraping stick. Copper bells of the sleigh bell type were exceedingly common. The that is such a favorite musical in- marimba, however. 1 5 6 Fig. 79. A Mexican Orchestra: 1, log drum; 2, kettle drum; 3-4, flageolets; 5, gourd rattle; 6, turtle shell. Manuscrit du Cacique. strument today in Central America is of African origin and fairly recent introduction. No stringed instruments wer
. Ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Indians of Mexico; Indians of Central America. 218 MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA enware rattles were employed as well as notched bones which were rasped with a scraping stick. Copper bells of the sleigh bell type were exceedingly common. The that is such a favorite musical in- marimba, however. 1 5 6 Fig. 79. A Mexican Orchestra: 1, log drum; 2, kettle drum; 3-4, flageolets; 5, gourd rattle; 6, turtle shell. Manuscrit du Cacique. strument today in Central America is of African origin and fairly recent introduction. No stringed instruments were known to the ancient Mexicans nor does the pan- pipe appear to have been used in this area although common in Peru. Minor Aztecan Arts. Some of the great sculptures of Tenochtitlan have already been described and refer- ences have been made to the native books painted in brilliant colors on paper and deerskin. Objects of minor. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Spinden, Herbert Joseph, 1879-1967. New York [American Museum Press]
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