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Ecuadorian Carved Skull Shaped Whistle

About the Item

This unique and amazing Ecuadorian primitive piece is a whistle carved in a skull form, and dates to the formative stage from the woodland period. It measures 2 in – 5 cm wide, 2 ½ in – 6 cm deep and 1 ½ in – 4 cm in height. The whistle has provenance and was purchased from the Pinacoteca Gallery in London, 1970. This is a very special item that would make a superb addition to a collection from this period, as well as an amazing historical decorators’ piece.

Dimensions:

Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Clay,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Ecuador

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

circa 200 AD-400 AD

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: JNA61921stDibs: LU1225215416192

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