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Double-chamber whistling bottle
Vicús Culture1st century BC - 6th century AD
Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy
Double-chamber whistling bottles were essential paraphernalia in pre-Hispanic religious rituals. They were manufactured in every time and in very many cultural groups. In the case of this extraordinary example, the scene sculpted on one of the two chambers shows two high-rank characters engaging in a ritual activity.
Details
- Title: Double-chamber whistling bottle
- Creator: Vicús Culture
- Date Created: 1st century BC - 6th century AD
- Location Created: Peru, Northern Coast
- Physical Dimensions: h 24 cm
- Type: Bottle
- Rights: Federico Balzarotti Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 1255
- Medium: Coil-built and hand-modeled terracotta
- Collocazione: Currently not on view
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