Handmade Mexican silbato – Teotihuacán birdman (hombre pájaro) – clay flute in pre-Columbian style

Handmade Mexican clay flute (silbato) shaped like a birdman (hombre pájaro) – a ceremonial warrior figure with a bird headdress from the Teotihuacán tradition.

The figure is modeled in red clay and hand-painted in polychrome colors – red, green, blue and beige. The four holes in the chest act as finger grips that produce different tones, and the blowing opening is at the bottom – the flute is fully functional and still produces sound.

This type of flute has its roots in pre-Columbian tradition. Numerous ritual objects have been found in the Teotihuacán area, and the ancient Aztecs used clay flutes in many forms for ceremonies. The figure is a handmade craft product based on the local pre-Columbian tradition – not an antique.

A unique and decorative object with both musical function and cultural-historical value. Perfect for the collector of folk art and ethnographic objects.

Material: Fired clay, hand painted
Origin: Teotihuacan, Mexico
Dimensions: 13 cm high
Weight: 125g
Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear on the paint - see photos.

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