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Sican Polychrome Bridge-Spouted Whistling Vessel

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Sican Polychrome Bridge-Spouted Whistling Vessel

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Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Sican / Lambayeque culture, Ca. 800 to 1000 CE. A polychrome stirrup, twin-lobed vessel with an intricately painted surface in red, chocolate brown, and cream hues, depicting a hiighly decorated, standing lord on the front section, and a rectangular "cushion" adornes with a variety of textile-inspired motifs, with a beautifully painted bridge connecting the two and a conical spout. The whistle emerges from the head of the male and spout acts as the mouthpiece. Whistle works wonderfully well! Size: 8.5" L x 4.75" W x 7.25" H (21.6 cm x 12.1 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Private W. S. collection, Los Angeles, CA

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Condition

Probe holes on front and rear sections. Repair to head of lord and minor surface wear as shown.

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Sican Polychrome Bridge-Spouted Whistling Vessel

Name: Sican Polychrome Bridge-Spouted Whistling Vessel
SKU: 46248473
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

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