Description: Free shipping anywhere in the United States The Totonacs were one of several cultures that existed in the Gulf Coast of Mexico. They occupied the north-center of the state of Veracruz. Said to have a population of 250,000+ people, they thrived from the Classic and Postclassic pre-Columbian periods. During this time, the production of solid clay figurines evolved on an impressive scale. A high percentage of their artifacts were made of sand-colored clay with attention to anatomic realism. This bird whistle is a splendid representation of this culture. The oval-shaped figurine is graciously carved to depict its tail and wings, further beautified with four round pellets around its body . The head serves as the mouthpiece for the whistle. This is an original piece, and a great representation of the Totonac / Veracruz culture. A great addition to your pre-Columbian collection Title: Bird WhistlePeriod: Pre-ColumbianGeography: MexicoCulture: Veracruz / TotonacDate: 300 – 900 CEMedium: ClayCondition: Very good, whistle worksDimensions: H 8.7 x W 4.6 cm (3.4 x 2.6 in)Provenance: Private Washington, DC USA collection, acquired by descent; ex-private USA collection acquired 1964
Price: 65 USD
Location: Scarsdale, New York
End Time: 2024-12-01T11:00:01.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Beige
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Clay
Culture: Latin American
Maker: Totonac / Veracruz
