Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Michoacan, ca. 800 BCE to 100 BCE. A phallic terracotta whistle modeled with vivid details, the penis and testicles clearly defined, with a blow hole at the 'head' and twin finger holes beneath each testicle. A fascinating instrument from this ancient culture of the Americas - both musical and symbolic of virility and fertility. Size: 4.125" L x 2.125" W (10.5 cm x 5.4 cm)

Provenance: private R.D. collection, Long Beach, California, USA collection, acquired over 25 years from various major galleries.

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  • Condition: Minor surface wear with slight pigment loss. Works well!

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