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Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Figural Whistle, Ht.

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Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure c.550 AD.: Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure c.550 AD. Size 4 inches high. Unusual Hollow Pottery Figure with Bird Body and human head painted in black. Condition: perfect. Provenance: from

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Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure c.500 AD.: Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure c.500 AD. Size 4 inches high. Ancient Hollow Terracotta standing male whistle figure wearing headdress. Condition: one foot chipped otherwise per

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Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure: Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure c.550 AD. Size 4 inches high. Unusual Hollow Pottery Figure with Bird Body and human head painted in black. Condition: perfect. Provenance: from

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Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure: Ancient Pre Columbian Vera Cruz Pottery Whistle Figure c.500 AD. Size 4 inches high. Ancient Hollow Terracotta standing male whistle figure wearing headdress. Condition: one foot chipped otherwise per

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$Large Pre-Columbian Polychrome Figural Pottery Whistle: Large Pre-Columbian Polychrome Figural Pottery Whistle | In the form of a standing female figure with original paint extant in place | Approx. 10\'\' x 4.5\'\' x 2.75\'\' (25 x 11 x 7 cm) | Provenance$

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Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Warrior Form: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A striking terracotta whistle modeled to depict the head of an elaborately decorated warrior who wears a grand headdress featuring a bird whose fac

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Mayan Pottery Figural Whistle - Dwarf: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Mayan territories, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A mold-formed pottery whistle depicting a male dwarf. The figure sits upon a large posteri

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Rare Veracruz Pottery Whistle in Toad Form: 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-mouth

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Pre Colombia Folk Art Flute Whistle Pottery, 3: Rare Pre Columbian Style Pottery , pig figural. this is a Flute Whistle Ocarina PIG. Makes sounds when blown in through mouth/nose area and can be played similar to a flute. measures 4.5 x 2.5 x 4.25

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Veracruz Pottery Seated Figural Vessel: **Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast Mexico, Vera Cruz culture, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A lovely hand-built ceramic figural vessel with a planar base, tall walls, a slightly spla

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Jamacoaque Polychrome Standing Figural Whistle: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque (Jama Coaque), ca. 500 CE. A mold-formed pottery figure, perhaps a shaman, standing upon thick, fused legs. The elaborate costume features blue, orange, and pale whi

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Maya Pottery Figural Molds - Lords & Monkey Deity?: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Jaina, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A collection of 3 terracotta full figure molds for creating effigies such as rattles, whistles, ocarinas, and statues. The t

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JAMES NYESTE POTTERY FIGURAL WHISTLES (HAL PUGH): signed & dated 1986 - 1993 various animals approx. sizes 3"-4"

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PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE POTTERY FIGURAL GROUP: PRE-COLUMBIAN STYLE POTTERY FIGURAL GROUP, H 16 1/2", W 13":With polychrome. DuMouchelles does not guarantee the age of this article. Please preview in person and make determination. For a high resolu

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Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Figural Whistle, Ht.

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Description

Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Figural Whistle. Provenance: Cowan's, Cincinnati, OH, April 6, 2018, Lot 393; Sotheby's Arcade, New York, NY, December 13, 2005, Lot 86. Size: 13.75'' x 8.25'' x 5'' (35 x 21 x 13 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.

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Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Figural Whistle, Ht.

Name: Pre-Columbian Veracruz Pottery Figural Whistle, Ht.
SKU: 93899287
Price: 650 USD
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