Large Conch Trumpet Guerrero Mezcala Olmecoid Style Start Price USD 85.00 Current Price USD 305.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location Albuquerque, NM See more about 'Large Conch Trumpet Guerrero Mezcala Olmecoid Style ' Description This is a large conch shell (species Strombus gigas) trumpet carved with figures in preclassic Olmec style. It is carved with three figures in a ritual context, one figure holds a bowl with smoke curls probably meaning offering copal incense. This object appears to  be old and it may be but I do not have provenience other than it was reportedly acquired in Guerrero state in Mexico, so it cannot be guaranteed to be genuine from the ancient period. The best we can say is the style is consistent with other examples of Olmec/Olmecoid works. Here is another photo of the piece: http://home.att.net/~mlmcdon/strombus2.jpg . The shell trumpet is large, over 9 inches long and weighs approx. 4lb. 9oz. Please add $10.00 for US shipping. This is a 5 day auction. The shell trumpet is offered at a modest opening bid with no reserve. Good luck! Place a Bid!