Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A double-chambered pottery whistling vessel featuring two rounded bodies joined by a strap handle that rises into a tall, tapering spout. A small bird effigy perches atop one chamber, with a vent hole placed at the junction of the handle and figure to produce sound. The surface is coated in a warm white slip, emphasizing the smooth contours and sculptural form typical of Chancay ceramics. Size: 8" L x 3.5" W x 9.75" H (20.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 24.8 cm)

Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection

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Item # 201733

  • Condition: Small areas of restoration with new material on the tip of the spout, edge of handle, and infilling a perforation on the spout chamber. Chips and nicks across the surface and feet.

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