Chorrera Manioc Whistling Vessel

Chorrera Manioc Whistling Vessel
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Chorrera Manioc Whistling Vessel
Chorrera Manioc Whistling Vessel
Chorrera Manioc Whistling Vessel
Chorrera Manioc Whistling Vessel

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Chorrera Vessel

 

This is a handsome Chorrera manioc whistling vessel that stands on three tear-shaped legs. They may be manioc tubers, or perhaps sweet potatoes, with a bridge handle on top in the form of an extended monkey. Traditional Chorrera geometric markings decorate the vessel’s legs. The cream-colored terracotta item whistles through the spout. It has been reassembled from large sections with restorations over the break lines. It’s a beautiful stand-alone piece.

Chorrera, Ecuador. 1000-500BC. Over 7″ in height.
Provenance: Ex-Fernandez Leventhal Gallery, NY

Price: 1,250.

 



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