Chimu Pottery Whistling Water Vessel c. 1100-1400 A.D.
Chimu Pottery Whistling Water Vessel
Peru, Circa 1100-1400 A.D.
Width 7 inches.
Notes:
Fill partially with water and tilt back and forth, which causes air to be forced from the birds beak in a beautiful whistling sound. Extremely unique piece.
Condition:
Fine condition commensurate with age. Catalog sticker on underside.
Provenance:
Barclay's Gallery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2013. Hindman Auctions, Chicago, Illinois 2020
Chimu Pottery Whistling Water Vessel
Peru, Circa 1100-1400 A.D.
Width 7 inches.
Notes:
Fill partially with water and tilt back and forth, which causes air to be forced from the birds beak in a beautiful whistling sound. Extremely unique piece.
Condition:
Fine condition commensurate with age. Catalog sticker on underside.
Provenance:
Barclay's Gallery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2013. Hindman Auctions, Chicago, Illinois 2020
Chimu Pottery Whistling Water Vessel
Peru, Circa 1100-1400 A.D.
Width 7 inches.
Notes:
Fill partially with water and tilt back and forth, which causes air to be forced from the birds beak in a beautiful whistling sound. Extremely unique piece.
Condition:
Fine condition commensurate with age. Catalog sticker on underside.
Provenance:
Barclay's Gallery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2013. Hindman Auctions, Chicago, Illinois 2020