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Greater Nicoya Owl Whistle
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Greater Nicoya Owl Whistle

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This ceramic whistle from the Greater Nicoya region (500–800 AD) takes the form of an owl, a nocturnal bird often linked with wisdom, sorcery, and the underworld in Mesoamerican cosmology. Its round body, incised decoration, and piercing eyes emphasize its supernatural character and musical function in ritual settings.
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