Pre-Columbian. Nariño Ceramic Shell Ocarina With Spanish Import License
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Pre-Columbian Nariño ceramic shell ocarina, 10 cm long, restored, with Spanish export license and authenticity certificate, acquired in 2025 from a Dutch auction house and with provenance from the Netherlands.
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Description from the seller
A rare and beautiful Nariño pottery ocarina. This finely made pottery ocarina was modeled in the elegant shape of sea shell and meticulously decorated with a polychrome geometric design, all in vivid hues of chocolate brown, tan and red, via the Narino artisan's signature negative resist technique. Perforations through one end for suspension. A fabulous Pre-Columbian wind musical instrument
Dimensions: 10,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear. Excellent condition.
Provenance: Dutch auction House. Dutch Private Collection 1980's.
Notes:
- Due customs issues, we do not sell to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A rare and beautiful Nariño pottery ocarina. This finely made pottery ocarina was modeled in the elegant shape of sea shell and meticulously decorated with a polychrome geometric design, all in vivid hues of chocolate brown, tan and red, via the Narino artisan's signature negative resist technique. Perforations through one end for suspension. A fabulous Pre-Columbian wind musical instrument
Dimensions: 10,00 cm.
Condition: Surface wear. Excellent condition.
Provenance: Dutch auction House. Dutch Private Collection 1980's.
Notes:
- Due customs issues, we do not sell to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian. Nariño
Century/timeframe
800-1500 AD
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic Shell Ocarina
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
