TWO CERAMIC BIRD EFFIGY WHISTLES, Costa Rica; larger one in the form of a bird, of dark brown color and geometric incised design on face, body and wings, cylindrical tail as whistle with opening at end and square hole beneath, four holes on back, a bridge extends from head to neck at top for attachment purposes possibly, smaller one of irregular form, with six pierced openings, four of which in a line on tapering base and two at feet, as well as other perforations-3in. to 4in. (7.6cm. to 10.1cm.) long (2) | Christie's

Lot 520

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TWO CERAMIC BIRD EFFIGY WHISTLES, Costa Rica; larger one in the form of a bird, of dark brown color and geometric incised design on face, body and wings, cylindrical tail as whistle with opening at end and square hole beneath, four holes on back, a bridge extends from head to neck at top for attachment purposes possibly, smaller one of irregular form, with six pierced openings, four of which in a line on tapering base and two at feet, as well as other perforations-3in. to 4in. (7.6cm. to 10.1cm.) long (2)

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TWO CERAMIC BIRD EFFIGY WHISTLES, Costa Rica; larger one in the form of a bird, of dark brown color and geometric incised design on face, body and wings, cylindrical tail as whistle with opening at end and square hole beneath, four holes on back, a bridge extends from head to neck at top for attachment purposes possibly, smaller one of irregular form, with six pierced openings, four of which in a line on tapering base and two at feet, as well as other perforations-3in. to 4in. (7.6cm. to 10.1cm.) long (2)