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Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Double Headed Bird Ocarina

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Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Double Headed Bird Ocarina

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Description

**First Time At Auction**

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Nicoya / Guanacaste, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A fantastical ocarina in the form of a double headed bird- the brownware surface incised with stippled patterning. The tail forms the mouthpiece and 4 note holes on the body enable the player to change pitch - this ancient instrument is still functional! Whistling flute instruments were important part of ceremony and birds were regarded as supernatural beings that could fly, sing, and imitate human speech. Size: 5" L x 4.75" W x 4" H (12.7 cm x 12.1 cm x 10.2 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-prominent lawyer Stanley L. Kaufman collection

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Condition

Repaired and restored from many pieces. Break lines visible throughout body and new material added to feet and beaks. Whistle functions and keyholes work.

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Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Double Headed Bird Ocarina

Name: Costa Rican Nicoya Pottery Double Headed Bird Ocarina
SKU: 152834367
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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