Description
Carchi Pre-columbian-Pottery Whistle
500-1000 AD
Carchi, Ecuador
Size range between 2 to 4 inches.
The Carchi Pre-columbian Pottery Whistle, made between 500 and 1000 AD in northern Ecuador, was created by the ancient Pasto culture. These small clay whistles often show animal or human shapes and are decorated with patterns and natural colors. They were likely used in ceremonies, both as musical instruments and as spiritual objects. The whistles show how important music, nature, and beliefs were to the people of the time.
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