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2 Costa Rican Ocarinas

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Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, ca 500 to 1000 CE. One in the form of a turtle, the other in bird form; each in deep brown pottery. Both whistles have four holes to allow the pitch to be changed. Each functions perfectly. 4-1/2"L and 3-3/4"L.

PROVENANCE: EX- private AZ collection, acquired in the 1960's.

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Condition

Turtle near choice, wear to surface of bird, as shown.

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2 Costa Rican Ocarinas

Name: 2 Costa Rican Ocarinas
SKU: 17980594
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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