Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 CE. A musical whistling bridge-spouted, double-chambered vessel adorned in a hue of pale yellow. Mold-made, the fascinating vessel features two circular chambers upon conical feet that are connected at their midsections via a cylindrical tunnel. A charming figure positioned with its hands on its hips stands atop one of the vessel’s chambers, while a slender, tubular spout rises from the other chamber. The spout and figure are connected by an arched ribbon of clay, forming a nice handle. Staring out from huge, annular eyes, the standing figure is extensively ornamented with a biconical headdress and two sizable earspools. Size: 7.625" L x 2.375" W x 10.875" H (19.4 cm x 6 cm x 27.6 cm)

This piece has been published in 1970 in "Animated Earth: A Story of Peruvian Whistles and Transormation" by Daniel Statnekov.

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection; ex-Tesuque, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired 1960s

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Repaired from several pieces with adhesive and break lines visible in some minor areas, especially at feet of figure.