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Cute Costa Rican Ocarina - Monkey Form

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Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 1100 to 1300 CE. A petite terracotta ocarina of a squat, globular body with an adorable monkey perched atop, his hands playfully supporting his chin, his long, curled tail raised up to graze the back of his head, with some remains of white slip. Four sound holes make for a variety of fingering patterns and sounds. Perforations through the end opposite the mouthpiece for suspension. Size: 3.5" L x 2.5" W x 2.75" H (8.9 cm x 6.4 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-R. Moore collection, ex Arte Primitivo Gallery, NYC

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Condition

Tail repaired. Otherwise intact and excellent.

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Cute Costa Rican Ocarina - Monkey Form

Name: Cute Costa Rican Ocarina - Monkey Form
SKU: 46822535
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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