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Chorotega Phallic Flute
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Chorotega Phallic Flute

This phallic-shaped Chorotega flute from the from Gran Nicoya (300 BC-500 AD) is made of solid earthenware, the instrument features a simple design with only three holes, producing a limited range of tones. Its discreet polychrome finish avoids distracting from its symbolic and musical purpose, likely tied to fertility rituals.
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