Colima Pottery Flute w/ Ceiba Tree Spikes

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A pottery flute that still emits sound, with a mouth hole and vent on one end, and 4 key holes on the opposite end. The protruding spikes may symbolize the sacred ceiba tree or the "world tree," whose roots were believed to descend into the underworld. Size: 11.25" L x 1" W (28.6 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Fayetteville, Arkansas estate, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024

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#185859
Condition Report: Professionally repaired and restored. Barrel repaired from 3 pieces reattached, infill along break lines. Keyholes do not work or change pitch. Flute still emits sound!