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Rare Pre-Columbian Chancay Peruvian Double Chambered Whistle Vessel

$ 316.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru
  • Culture: Peruvian

    Description

    Rare double-chambered pottery vessel with bird/parrot whistle, probably used as Flute.  Pre-Columbian Peru, likely Lambayeque, 700-1400 AD.
    In brown-ware, decorated with white markings.
    Double-chambered whistling bottle. No obvious or know repairs.
    Origin: Chancay culture
    Age: 1100 – 1450
    Provenance: Peru, Central coast, near Huacho
    Size: 17 cm. wide and 14 cm. tall.
    Condition: See pictures.
    No obvious or know repairs. It is
    sold 'as is', and will be packed well to arrive intact.
    Ex. Danish Private Collection of A. Stensager, formerly in a German PrivateCollection pre 1970