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Huari Carved Bone Flute - PF.2315
Origin: Central Highlands of Peru
Circa: 750
AD
to 1000
AD
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Style: Huari
Medium: Bone
$4,200.00
Location: United States
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An unparalleled combination of craftsmanship
and aesthetics, this Ancient Peruvian flute echoes
the unique visual and audible legacy of the Huari
culture. One can just imagine the ancient artist
as he magically gleans the idea of carving a flute
from the naturally conforming shape of this
hollow long bone. But not just a simple flute.
Here the artist/musician has masterfully included
the carved image of a monkey, possibly the
depiction of his own pet, brought from the
Montana region to the east. The underside of
the monkey's arched body and extended
forearms skillfully form the hollow mouthpiece of
the flute. The monkey's wide-eyed gaze stares
out, his ears most certainly attuned to the lyrical
notes emanating from this distinctive instrument.
A carved tail with handsome geometric patterns
meanders down the length of the bone, curving
sensuously around the flute's note holes. If we
listen carefully, we too can hear the ancient
melodic tunes as they waft across time and
space, at once filling our hearts with the mystical
passions of this most sensitive and creative
Peruvian culture. L 22.5cm(8 7/8IN)
- (PF.2315)
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