Description:

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Vera Cruz, Remojadas, ca. 600 to 800 CE. A pottery sonriente (smiling face) whistle figure in a dynamic standing stance with arms flung wide. The head is tilted upward with the characteristic smile revealing filed teeth in a characteristically almost triangular shaped face, attached to a child-like body. He is elaborately adorned, wearing a headdress, an applied necklace, earrings, bands across his chest, and a loincloth. Perforations on the top and sides of the figure's head enable him to function as a whistle, which still emits haunting notes! Size: 5.25" L x 1.5" W x 8.25" H (13.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 21 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#171778

  • Condition: Repaired with restoration. Visible break lines and remain of adhesive residue on limbs and headdress. Whistle still functions and emits sound!

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