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Costa Rican Musical Instruments : Ocarina in the Form of a Human Head
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Ocarina in the Form of a Human Head - PF.3394
Origin: Costa Rica
Circa: 100
AD
to 500
AD
Dimensions:
1.875" (4.8cm) high
x 2" (5.1cm) wide
x 3.25" (8.3cm) depth
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
$3,600.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Delicately carved to carefully resemble a human
head, the artist successfully combined the head
of a man with the necessary design of an
instrument. The long, thin neck is where the
mouth piece is located. The eyes are two holes,
which allow the sound to change, and there are
two similar ones on the top of the head. The face
and head have been carefully incised and
decorated, revealing a true artistic talent. At the
top of the head is a ponytail, which also acts as a
support to hold this delicate object. As a whole it
is indeed a remarkable piece, which has survived
the years to bring us pleasure today, both
aesthetically and musically.
- (PF.3394)
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