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Huaco Silbador-Peruvian Whistling Vessel - Partridge

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Product Size: 9" L x 7" H

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This chambered hollow clay replica of a pre-Columbian whistling vessel bears the likeness of a partridge. 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. Made in Peru.

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Size: 9" L x 7" H

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Jose Vitancio Humeres

Born in Cuzco, graduated in Administration and International Business, specialist musician in traverse flute and recognized as a Quechua ethnomusicologist by the San Antonio Abad National University of Cuzco. For more than 20 years he has carried out studies of pre-Hispanic musical instruments from ancient pre-Hispanic cultures such as Chavín, Moche, Nazca, Chincha and Inca to replicate musical objects. His research is based on the work of leading specialists such as D'Harcourt, Bolaños, Aretz and Hickmann.

Link to an Article: RESEARCHER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ANDE JOSE VITANCIO

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Recording of this vessel

In A Spirit Walker's Guide to Shamanic Tools, How to Make and Use Drums, Masks Rattles and other Sacred Implements, Evelyn C. Rysdyk, the author, describes some very special instruments that have purposes that transcend simple music. The huaco silbador, or whistling vessel, is a shamanic instrument that dates back to Pre-Colombian times. In the curanderisimo tradition of the Peruvian North coast, whistling vessels or huaco silbadors are used by the curanderas to call in the spirits for protection and/or healing. The curanderas and curanderos of this tradition are shamanic healers who usually construct an elaborate altar, called a mesa, for their healing ceremonies. These mesas have dozens of power objects placed on them to assist the healer in her or his work....a huaco silbador is often present. Depending upon their shape or dedicated purpose, these vessels may be used to summon different spirit helpers and also to provide a home for the spirit in this realm. For instance, an animal shaped vessel may contain the spirit of the animal, bu sued to summon the animal spirit to assist the curandera, or be dedicated for a different purpose which as clearing the space in which the healing is to occur. As with other shamanic objects, it is the enlivening process carried out by the shaman that gives the vessels power.