A flute has a carving of a person's head and arms at the top of the flute.
Anthropomorphic Tubular Duct Flute
Mexico
AD 600-900
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Which descriptive statement about cultural function applies to this image?
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Responses
A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process.
A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process.
Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music.
Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music.
This British artifact promoted an anti-slavery message.
This British artifact promoted an anti-slavery message.
This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion.
This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion.
Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.
Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.
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The correct response is: Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music.
The correct answer is:
Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music.
To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the given information about the artifact and match it with the cultural function mentioned in the options.
The artifact in question is an "Anthropomorphic Tubular Duct Flute" from Mexico, dating back to AD 600-900. It is described as a flute with a carving of a person's head and arms at the top.
From this information, we can conclude that this artifact was used in Mexican culture as a musical instrument, as mentioned in the second option: "Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music."
Therefore, the correct descriptive statement about the cultural function of this image would be: "Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music."