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Costa Rican Ocarina - Waterbird

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Ca 400 to 900 CE. Costa Rican ceramic ocarina in the form of a duck or other example of waterfowl assuming a playful position with wings and webbed feet splayed outward. The piece possesses an attractive greyware finish with incised geometric designs, eyes composed of appliques and depressions in the clay to attain nice depth, and four sound holes to produce pleasing music. 4-1/2" H.

Provenance: Ex-Private Moomaw collection, Englewood, CO, acquired in 1980

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Condition

Some repair to the piece, but well done. Intact, functioning whistle. Overall good condition.

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Costa Rican Ocarina - Waterbird

Name: Costa Rican Ocarina - Waterbird
SKU: 32513093
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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