Bahia Whistling Vessel w/ Human Figure
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Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Bahia peoples, ca. 300 to 500 CE. This is a unique effigy vessel with a bust of a human figure atop one of its conjoined globes; its hands rest on the top of its globe. The figure is abstract, almost alien looking, with large almond-shaped eyes and an elongated forehead -- skull shaping in infants was a common practice in ancient South America, and this individual may represent an idealized form of beauty. Blowing into the conical spout on the other globe will produce a nice whistling sound. Stirrup vessels like this one from Ecuador are rare, and were doubtless influenced by contact with Peruvian cultures to their south. Size: 4.5" L x 7.5" W x 6.5" H (11.4 cm x 19 cm x 16.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-Park Avenue Collector Shillo Adir, acquired 1970s.
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#113852
Provenance: ex-Park Avenue Collector Shillo Adir, acquired 1970s.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#113852
Condition
Intact, with scattered areas of root marks and mineral deposits; beautiful shape.
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Bahia Whistling Vessel w/ Human Figure
Estimate $800 - $1,400
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