Title: | 1956A385 Whistling Vessel |
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Description: |
1956A385 Whistling Vessel, 200-100 BC This is a fairly realistic representation of a tropical screech owl. Owls had many associations in ancient Peru especially with warriors, sacrifice and shamanistic ceremonies. These dark associations perhaps arose because of their nocturnal habits. |
Keywords: |
Antiquities, Birmingham Museums Trust/Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Ceramics, Peru, Antiquities/ Ancient Civilisations, Ceremony, Bird/ Owl, Animal, Antiquities/ South America |
Usage Rights: | Creative Commons 0 - Public Domain. Optional attribution: Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust, licensed under CC0 |