Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A unique terracotta whistling vessel with an unusual scene. The vase has a tapered spout and bridge handle. Male figure seated on the front rim, depicted armless, wearing a crescent form necklace, poncho, ear ornaments and a tumpline around his neck, with whistle incorporated. Flanked with a dog on each side, facing on opposite directions. Tan-cream painted ground with red-brown painted highlights. Size: 6-1/2"H.

Provenance: Ex-private Berdzar collection, Los Angeles, CA and Colorado, acquired late 1960s-1980.

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#108423

Intact/excellent, with scattered areas of mineral deposits on surface.