Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A unique terracotta whistling vessel with an unusual scene. The vase has a tapered spout and bridge handle. Male figure seated on the front rim, depicted armless, wearing a crescent form necklace, poncho, ear ornaments and a tumpline around his neck, with whistle incorporated. Flanked with a dog on each side, facing on opposite directions. Tan-cream painted ground with red-brown painted highlights. Size: 6-1/2"H. Provenance: Ex-private Berdzar collection, Los Angeles, CA and Colorado, acquired late 1960s-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. #108423

  • Condition: Intact/excellent, with scattered areas of mineral deposits on surface.

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