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Pre Columbian Lambayeque Stirrup whistle Vessel South Latin American Antiques
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Pre Columbian Sican Lambayeque Stirrup whistle Vessel
A most interesting stirrup whistle vessel of a man seated on top of a raft of storage vessel, the vessel features a conical spout that creates a high-pitched whistling sound from the opposite end of the handle when air is blown into it, In ancient times this would have been filled with Maize beer whist performing a ritual the whistling sound being made as the liquid is poured out.
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Sican-Lambayeque culture, ca. 750 to 1370 CE. when air is blown in. Size: H 8.5" x 4.125″ W x 6.3″ H (22 cm x 18 x 14 cm
Ex Late Romy Rey collection UK Collected before 1960
- Dimensions:Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:15th Century or Earlier
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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