Wind & Whistling Instruments

This chambered hollow clay replica of a pre-Columbian an whistling vessel is in canine form. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water, and when held and tipped, pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, depending on the size and number of whistle holes. Exquisitely made. The whistle on this piece works with a strong sound. A functional whistling vessel and a brilliant piece of art. Made in Peru.

This chambered hollow clay replica of a pre-Columbian whistling vessel bears the likenesses of two birds next to a painted nest on its front chamber. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water, and when held and tipped, pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, through one or more whistle holes. Exquisitely made. The whistle on this piece works with a strong sound. A functional musical instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Signed and dated by the artist. Made in Peru.

This hand made clay tetraphonic ocarina bears an anthropomorphic form from the Chavín period of Peruvian history. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. 

The shape represents the condor, puma and snake with six fingering holes and incisions.  A functional musical instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Made in Peru.

A functional instrument and a brilliant piece of art! This replica of a monochrome antara from the Chavín culture has eight tubes. Exquisitely sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru. 

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This chambered hollow clay replica of a pre-Columbian whistling vessel bears a zoomorphic form, likely a bird head, on its front chamber. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water, and when held and tipped, pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, through one or more whistle holes. Exquisitely made. The whistle on this piece works with a strong sound. A functional musical instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Colors and hues can vary slightly. Made in Peru.

A beautiful Andean wind instrument, made from a sea shell, which emits a powerful sound when played. The Pututu is a pre-Columbian Musical Instrument from Chavin, a 3000 years old Peruvian culture, located in the heart of the Andes. According to the chroniclers Garcilaso de la Vega and Montesinos de Ovalle, the pututus were used in the Inti Raymi and Cápac Raymi festivities and after the Haylli song; they were played by young orejones (Inca nobility). 

Sold individually. Color of mouthpiece will vary.

Exquisite craftsmanship by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres. He created this replica of a polyphonic antara from the Nazca culture with three colors and thirteen hyperbolic tubes. Considered to be a large antara, measuring 11.5 x 8.5 inches and weighing 1 pound and 6 ounces.

Replica of a double-bodied whistling vessel with a bridge handle from the Vicús culture that represents a woman giving birth and holding her rounded belly with outstretched fingers, her navel sticking out and her legs bent, symbolizing the goddess of fertility. It has a reverberant chamber that emits the notes DO, MI and FA when filled halfway with water.

Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water, and when held and tipped, pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, through one or more whistle holes. Exquisitely made in Peru.

The whistle on this piece works with a strong sound. A functional musical instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Allow for slight variations.

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This chambered hollow clay replica of a pre-Columbian whistling vessel bears the likenesses of a man and woman on its front chamber. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water, and when held and tipped, pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, through one or more whistle holes. Exquisitely made. The whistle on this piece works with a strong sound. A functional musical instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Signed and dated by the artist. Made in Peru.

This hand-made clay ocarina is from the Nazca era of Peruvian history. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres.

Constructed of a single whistle and 1 finger hole it can play 2 unique notes. A functional whistling vessel and a brilliant piece of art. Made in Peru.

Replica of a double-bodied whistling vessel with a bridge handle from the Vicús culture that represents a happy fox sticking out its tongue as a sign of its happiness and satiety.

Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres. Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water, and when held and tipped, pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, through one or more whistle holes. 

The whistle on this piece works with a strong sound. A functional musical instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Allow for slight variations.

Exquisitely made in Peru.

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This hand-made clay ocarina bears the head of a fox and the body of a turtle; from the Chavín era of Peruvian history. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres.

Constructed of a single whistle and 4 finger holes it can play 5 unique notes. A functional whistling vessel and a brilliant piece of art. Made in Peru.

This dual chambered hollow clay replica of a pre-Colombian Peruvian whistling vessel is fashioned in the form a hummingbird sitting atop two fish. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres.

Constructed of two chambers, as well as a system of air ducts and aqueducts, the vessel is filled partially with water and when held and tipped it pushes the air outward to create melodic sounds, depending on the size and number of whistle holes. The whistle on this piece is functional with a strong sound.  Exquisitely made in Peru. 

Fantastic recreation of a polychrome double flute with Nazca motifs: two condors, a fish and two hummingbirds on a flower. It has six fingering holes and two beaks for blowing. A functional instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Exquisite craftsmanship by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres. Made in Peru. 

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This Flauta Ajedrez, Chess Flute, is a recreation of a polychrome flute based on the Nazca style. Designed with a chessboard pattern and five fingering holes. A functional instrument and a brilliant piece of art. Exquisite craftsmanship by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres. Made in Peru. 

This hand made clay ocarina bears the form of man from the Vicús era of Peruvian history. Sculpted by ethnomusicologist Jose Vitancio Humeres of Peru, it is a replica of an original design. "I think the sounds these instruments make were to create positive energy," says Vitancio Humeres.

Constructed of a single whistle and 3 finger holes it can play 4 unique notes. A functional whistling vessel and a brilliant piece of art. Made in Peru.