Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form
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Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cuz culture, ca. 6th to 8th century CE. An earthenware whistle in the form of a chubby toad with three remaining legs, a bumpy texture on its back, and a fierce, open-mouthed face with large eyes and prominent nostrils. Toads and frogs are common iconography in Mesoamerica, where their tadpole-to-land-animal life cycle resulted in them becoming symbols of rebirth. Some toads were also known for their hallucinogenic secretions and toad remains are commonly found in tombs. This piece is still playable! Size: 5.1" L x 2.7" W x 2.55" H (13 cm x 6.9 cm x 6.5 cm)
Provenance: Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
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#122904
Provenance: Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
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.
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#122904
Condition
Possible ancient loss of one foot. Loss to front of mouth. Still whistles with a piercing noise!
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Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form
Estimate $400 - $600
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