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Expressive Tairona Pottery Figural Ocarina

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Expressive Tairona Pottery Figural Ocarina

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Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Tairona culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. An incredibly detailed ceramic ocarina in the form of a jaguar-masked shaman with a massive, crescent-shaped headdress and twin serpents flanking him. The surface is decorated with incised lines, creating a wonderful texture. An opening in the center of the undecorated back and four small holes along the lower front part of the ocarina allowed the instrument to be played. Size: 3.3" W x 3.75" H (8.4 cm x 9.5 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s

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Condition

Small chip from headdress. Light surface wear commensurate with age. Still playable, with excellent remaining detail!

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Expressive Tairona Pottery Figural Ocarina

Name: Expressive Tairona Pottery Figural Ocarina
SKU: 66989525
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

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