The statue jar that blows the whistle

The statue jar that blows the whistle

It is an ancient American ceramic artwork, a double mouthed bottle with a bridge. This jar has a straight opening located at the top of one side, connected to the closed opening on the other side through a bridge like handle. The closed mouth is shaped into a human figure playing an instrument. This container is designed as a water tank that can force air through a whistle inside a chamber. When water pours out from it, the air will make a whistle. It was created around 200 BC by an unknown artist in the Salina culture of Peru.
ParrotEffigy parrot shaped container

ParrotEffigy parrot shaped container

It is an ancient American artwork inspired by parrots. This container is shaped like a parrot, with its tail feathers cleverly designed as a practical outlet. In ancient American art, parrots held significant symbolic importance. For example, in Mexican tradition, parrots symbolize fire and the sun due to their bright feathers. This work not only showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of ancient artists, but also reflects their profound understanding and reverence for the forces of nature and the universe.