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The earliest widespread use of ocarinas was in Mesoamerica and the South American Andes—some examples are more than 4,000 years old. This ocarina was made by the Tairona, who created beautiful symmetrical designs resembling bird, animal, and human forms. This one in particular is styled after a condor. This December 2, don’t miss our upcoming MIM Talk focusing on music and birds! 🐦 Our curator of education, Mike Silvers, will delve into the many connections between birds and music. After the ta

The earliest widespread use of ocarinas was in Mesoamerica and the South American Andes—some examples are more than 4,000 years old. This ocarina was made by the Tairona, who created beautiful symmetrical designs resembling bird, animal, and human forms. This one in particular is styled after a condor. This December 2, don’t miss our upcoming MIM Talk focusing on music and birds! 🐦 Our curator of education, Mike Silvers, will delve into the many connections between birds and music. After the ta

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