Vtg Aztec Jaguar Death Whistle Jeweled Face Clay Pottery Scream - Flaw/As Is For Sale

Title: Vintage Mexican Folk Art Hand-Carved Clay Aztec Jaguar Death WhistleDescription:
Up for sale is an exceptional, vintage Aztec-style Jaguar Death Whistle. This striking piece of Mexican folk art is entirely hand-sculpted from clay and features a highly ornate Warrior Jaguar headdress complete with three beautiful inset blue/teal jeweled eyes, bold feather patterns, and prominent fangs. This is a fully functional, loud acoustic instrument. It features the classic ancient air-spring design: air is blown directly into the black top mouthpiece slot, where it splits against the internal clay bridge inside the mouth chamber to produce an incredibly eerie, terrifying, and ultra-loud screaming roar. Item Details:
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The face, teeth, and jewels are structurally intact. There is a cosmetic hairline firing crack on the unglazed flat back from production (purely surface-level, does not impact the stability or sound mechanics of the whistle).
- Material: Hand-fired Mexican Ceramic Clay Pottery
- Origin: Artisan Handmade in Mexico
- Features: Built-in top fipple mouthpiece slot, internal sound chambers, unique display-ready flat backA wonderful conversational oddity, shelf piece, or addition to a collection of historic musical instruments and Latin American folk art!Condition Note: Please note that one of the upper side feather tips has a small missing chip (clearly highlighted in the final close-up photo). Because it sits along the outer edge of the headdress, it is highly unnoticeable when the piece is displayed facing forward on a shelf. This is a strictly cosmetic flaw on the exterior art; the internal acoustic chambers are 100% structurally perfect, and the whistle functions beautifully with an ultra-loud scream!Fast shipping, packed with maximum bubble wrap for protection. Please see all photos for full condition details.