Turkey Vessel
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Curationist Object DescriptionA funerary object given to an upper class person upon burial, this ample vessel could have held drinking chocolate or other luxury beverages. The vessel's shape, that of a male turkey, holds significant meaning for the ancient people of Veracruz in Mexico and to a degree, present-day people as well. The turkey is seen as a sign of power and was once sacrificed to ensure a fertile growing season.
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Unknown, Turkey Vessel, 7th–10th century. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Most likely given as a funerary gift, this turkey vessel signified power and also conveyed hopes for successful growing seasons in the future. Public Domain.
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