Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle In Toad Form - May 18, 2017 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form

Related Sculptures & Carvings

More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

View More

Recommended Art

View More
item-53105126=1
item-53105126=2
item-53105126=3
item-53105126=4
item-53105126=5
item-53105126=6
item-53105126=7
item-53105126=8
Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form
Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form
Item Details
Description
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

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.

#122904
Condition
Possible ancient loss of one foot. Loss to front of mouth. Still whistles with a piercing noise!
Buyer's Premium
  • 24.5%

Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form

Estimate $400 - $600
See Sold Price
Starting Price $200
3 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,914 Followers
TOP