[Aztlan] Ocarina Wind Instrument

[David Hixson]

Dear Elaine,

Back in November of 2008, during the Aztlan discussion of percussion instruments, I posted the link to a masters thesis by Cameron Hideo Bourg that provides an excellent starting point for anyone researching Maya musical instruments.  The author's answer to your question begins on page 10 (including academic references to additional sources on this matter):

http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11162005-171011/unrestricted/Bourg_thesis.pdf

Hope this helps.

-Dave
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David R. Hixson
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