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This vessel was found in a grave in the town of Río Chiquito, in Cauca province, together with gold, pottery and stone objects. Commonly known as a whistling vessel, the character portrayed is holding a flute in his hands.  
 
   
 
Anthropomorphous Alcarraza
Pottery
A.D. 150 - A.D. 900
Río Chiquito, Páez, Cauca
15,70 x 14,50 cm
   
 
    
 

 

 
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