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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 



