Lot 0048F

Mayan Pottery Ocarina - Alligator Form

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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, probably Jaina Island or Yucatan coast, ca. 550 to 900 CE. Perhaps my favorite of the Mayan whistles, this one in alligator form, and as such, quite rare. Molded pottery with gator skin well-detailed. Whistle still functions quite well. Size: 3" H (7.6 cm).

Provenance: Ex-private Walbergh collection, Los Angeles, CA.

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Intact and excellent with fully functioning whistle

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Mayan Pottery Ocarina - Alligator Form

Name: Mayan Pottery Ocarina - Alligator Form
SKU: 42863367
Price: 400 USD
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