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 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

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

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December 5, 2014 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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