Vintage South American Folk Art Ocarina Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
In parts of South and Central America, ocarinas were used by shamans to communicate with the dead and supernatural.
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Ocarina and Sea - Original Ink Drawing by Giuseppe Viviani - Early 20th Century
By Giuseppe Viviani
Located in Roma, IT
Ocarina and Sea is an original drawing realized by Giuseppe Viviani, preparation drawaing for an oil painting.
Pencil
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H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Ocarina in the Shape of a Serpent, Colima, West Mexico, circa 100 B.C.-250 A.D.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circa 100 B.C.-250 A.D. Ocarina in the shape of a serpent, Colima, West Mexico A wonderful ocarina in a curled serpent form with head over tail, blow hole at the back and four holes...
Terracotta
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H 3.6 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Primitive Antique Native American Mayan Mexican Folk Art Ocarina Fish Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
We believe this piece is an earth-toned clay ocarina - a flute like instrument that was used by Mayan and Mexican peoples.
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery
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