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Fine Sican Pottery Bird Whistle

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Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Ca 800 to 1100 CE. Wonderfully sounding pottery whistle, twin lobes connected by bridge, spout on the rear lobe acts as the mouthpiece, front lobe supports the head of a bird with relief wings and legs. The ancient cultures would keep precious chicha in these and would hear the whistle if someone was pouring the liquids out of the jar. Clever! 7-1/2" L.

Provenance: Ex-private Denver, CO collection, acquired prior to 1970.

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Condition

Repair to spout, else quite excellent

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Fine Sican Pottery Bird Whistle

Name: Fine Sican Pottery Bird Whistle
SKU: 29904733
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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