A striking Chimú-style whistling vessel crafted in blackware pottery and modeled in the form of a bird, likely a parrot. Designed with a concealed whistle within the head, this type of vessel reflects the distinctive sculptural tradition associated with the Pre-Columbian Chimú culture of Peru.

Details:

• ERA: Pre-Columbian (Chimú Culture, c. 900–1470 CE)
• Culture/Origin: Chimú, Peru
• Type: Whistling Vessel (Blackware Pottery)
• Form: Bird (Likely Parrot)
• Feature: Concealed Whistle in Head
• Height: 5 inches
• Length: 6 inches