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Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec culture, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A mold-formed pottery effigy whistle of a standing warrior that holds a circular shield and a knob-ended club. The figure stands atop broad feet and wears a broad loincloth, a simple tunic, a thick necklace, and a tall headdress atop his head. His facial features are presented as if he were wearing the flayed facial skin of a fallen enemy, perhaps as a dedication to Xipe Totec, literally "Out Lord the Flayed One." Traces of red and orange pigment are visible across the composition, and a whistle along the verso produces a pleasing low-pitched sound when played. Size: 3.375" W x 8" H (8.6 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: private Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA collection; ex-Minerva Gallery; ex-Benjamin Vega, California, USA, acquired in 2006 to 2007; ex-Gene and Virginia George, brought to the USA from 1961 to 1966

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#154990

  • Condition: Restoration to headdress, front of nose, club stone, and front of right foot, with resurfacing along break lines. Minor abrasions and pitting to base, legs, body, and head, with softening to some finer details, and fading to original pigmentation. Light remains of original pigment throughout. Whistle produces low-pitched sound when played.

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