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Moche Molded Whistle Depicting a Standing Noble - PF.0639
Origin: Northern Coast of Peru
Circa: 500 AD to 700 AD
Dimensions: 6" (15.2cm) high
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta

$2,400.00
Location: United States
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As art imitates life, this press-molded whistle shows a Moche lord who is himself blowing on a serpent-shaped whistle. He wears a caped costume and an elaborate, plumed headdress, probably ceremonial regalia. We wonder what occasion would compel dignified, richly dressed individuals to make noise with whistles-- perhaps the Moche equivalent of New York's Eve. - (PF.0639)
 

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