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Ecuadorian Carved Skull Shaped Whistle

$800.38
$1,782.5855% Off
£580
£1,29555% Off
€691.83
€1,545.0555% Off
CA$1,110.64
CA$2,481.4955% Off
A$1,130.63
A$2,524.5355% Off
CHF 651.12
CHF 1,450.6355% Off
MX$13,625.19
MX$30,357.6755% Off
NOK 7,557.63
NOK 16,935.8655% Off
SEK 7,625.18
SEK 17,037.2555% Off
DKK 5,170.91
DKK 11,550.0455% Off

About the Item

This unique and amazing Ecuadorian primitive piece is a whistle carved in a skull form, and dates to the formative stage from the woodland period. It measures 2 in – 5 cm wide, 2 ½ in – 6 cm deep and 1 ½ in – 4 cm in height. The whistle has provenance and was purchased from the Pinacoteca Gallery in London, 1970. This is a very special item that would make a superb addition to a collection from this period, as well as an amazing historical decorators’ piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 200 AD-400 AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JNA61921stDibs: LU1225215416192

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