Uilacapitztli (Pottery Flute)

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This is a Uilacapitztli, a pottery flute crafted by the Aztecs, a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from c. 1300 to 1521. The flute is decorated with red and brown pigments, and has a distinct flared base. This instrument, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a powerful reminder of the rich artistic traditions of pre-Columbian America.