Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 800 CE. A musical whistling bridge-spouted, double-chambered vessel adorned in a warm 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 bulging, ovoid eyes, the standing figure is extensively ornamented with a cylindrical headdress with vertical ridges that protrude outwards, a broad pectoral, a thick belt, and 2 sizable earspools. Blow into the spout to create a lovely high-pitched tune! Size: 8.5" L x 2.5" W x 9.5" H (21.6 cm x 6.4 cm x 24.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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Repaired from several pieces with restoration. Some nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigments.