Bone Trumpet 2nd–5th century Calima, Malagana Prior to ceramic production, bone was used for small trumpets, flutes, and panpipes. This condor-bone trumpet was probably once covered with gold, allowing the incised surface to show through the gold sheet. Made in sections, this rare example was possibly modeled on larger gourd Bone Trumpet. Calima, Malagana. 2nd–5th century. Condor bone. Yotoco period (Pre-Columbian). Calima, Colombia. Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-trumpet / trombone

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