Lot 24B
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican/Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. A fascinating pottery whistle vessel comprised of 2 chambers connected by a tubular extension and a stirrup handle. The larger chamber is of bulbous form with a conical spout extending from the top and an elaborate relief of multi-headed bird creatures with serpentine limbs. Alternatively, the other chamber exhibits a cuboid body topped by a pair of seated birds with wings tucked and lengthy beaks that grasp the beaks of more petite birds. Red-painted decoration further adorns the vessel with horizontal striations embellishing the spout, a pair of lines stretching the length of the handle, and a horizontal register of crisscross motifs wrapping around the cuboid chamber. In ancient times, one could blow into the spout to produce a lovely whistling sound via the slit in the handle. Size: 8.6" L x 4.2" W x 7.9" H (21.8 cm x 10.7 cm x 20.1 cm)
Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection, acquired on February 8th, 2021; ex-Anaheim, California, USA collection
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#170651
- Condition: No longer functions as a whistle. Repaired with restoration, especially to bird heads and relief. Losses to head and tails of more petite birds, as well as spout. Break line and adhesive visible on spout. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout. Repainting to areas. Otherwise, very nice.
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