Lot 104
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jama Coaque, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A fabulous, mold-made pottery whistle in the form of a seated figure elaborately dressed in a large blue headdress that is adorned with either a beak or a horn, a garment of the same robin's egg blue hue decorated with white feather-like motifs, leg bands, arm bands, orange round ear ornaments, and an impressive pectoral with a large shell-shaped pendant. Beyond this fanciful attire, the details of his visage are meticulously delineated. A wonderful figural whistle with gorgeous coloration from the ancient Jama Coaque culture that works beautifully. Helpful hint: the blow hole is located on his bum! It makes a lovely sound. Size: 2" W x 3.875" H (5.1 cm x 9.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection, San Francisco, CA
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- Condition: Tiny nick to left side of headdress, else intact with minor pigment loss as shown. Whistle functions well.
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