The Musical Instruments of the Incas: A Guide Leaflet to the Collection on Exhibition in the American Museum of Natural History (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The entire absence of drums and the large number of flutes in the prehistoric Peruvian collections in museums would seem to support this claim in Peru were it not for the [fact that numerou pottery vessels decorated with figures in the act of beating the drum are found with mummies in the ancient graves. (see Plates I and II.) The fact that a tribe has flutes and no drums is not proof that their earliest instrument was not the drum. There are well-known cases of the dropping out of musical instruments In Guatemala the marimba has become a national instrument. Professor O. T. Mason, referring to this instrument, says.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a study of the musical instruments of the Incas, based on the artifacts of the period that have been found in museums and archaeological sites. The author, a museum assistant in archaeology, provides a comprehensive overview of the instruments used by the Incas, including drums, bells, rattles, syrinx, flutes, trumpets, and stringed instruments. The book discusses the significance of these instruments within the cultural context of the Inca civilization, exploring their role in rituals, ceremonies, and daily life. By examining the instruments used by the Incas, the author sheds light on the musical culture and artistic traditions of this ancient civilization, providing valuable insights into the creative and expressive aspects of Inca society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334044038_0
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