Ocarina - Cuchimilco - Flute
$20.00 USD
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Ocarina - Cuchimilco - Flute
$20.00 USD
A unique ocarina inspired by the iconic Cuchimilco figures of the Chancay culture, which flourished on the central coast of Peru between 1200 and 1470 AD. Handcrafted from clay and painted by hand, this piece is both a playable instrument and a piece of Peruvian cultural heritage.
Specifications
- Type: Ocarina / Whistle flute
- Design: Cuchimilco — Chancay culture
- Material: Clay, hand-painted
- Finger holes: 4 front + 2 back
- Dimensions: 14 cm (5.5") × 10 cm (3.9") approx.
About the Cuchimilco
Cuchimilcos are ceramic figures emblematic of the Chancay culture, one of the pre-Inca civilizations of Peru. These distinctive figures with outstretched arms were used in funerary and ceremonial contexts, and today are recognized symbols of Peru’s rich archaeological heritage.
Handcrafted in Peru. Worldwide shipping.