Description:

Pre-Columbian, Border Ecuador/Colombia, Karchi culture and Chimila culture, ca. 800-1500 CE. This group includes two ceramic vessels created in negative-resist technique in which designs are applied with melted wax and the bowl is then dipped in colored slip. The example with the attenuated neck shows relatively vivid geometric motifs created via this technique and has perforations at the neck for suspension. In addition we have two whistles with miniature monkeys perched at the ends - one red and one black. The black whistle also boasts intricate geometric carving and culminates in an elegantly spiraled shell shape. Both whistles function and represent the Pre-Columbian inclusion of music in many aspects of daily life, from ceremonial rituals to warfare. Finally this ensemble is completed by a handsome Colombian face vessel, likely representing a leader or deity of the culture given the elaborate ear ornaments, created by the Chimila culture. 4 1/2"T x 5 1/3"D (face vessel); 3 1/2"T x 4 1/4"D and 2 1/2"T x 4 1/4"D (negative resist ollas); 4 3/4"L and 4 1/2"L (whistles)

Provenance: Ex-Gilbert Martin Collection, Georgia, USA

All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

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  • Condition: Surface wear on both ollas - smaller olla shows erosion on bottom. Tiny on black monkey whistle. Small nicks on red monkey whistle. Face jar has some repair on rim and arms. Else intact and excellent.

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