Hello, this item is a group of Peruvian Andean multi chamber whistling vessels made in molded and hand finished terracotta. The figures, proportions and surface work match mid twentieth century Ayacucho production. These pieces imitate pre Columbian whistling bottles but are not archaeological. The repeated modules, uniform carving and identical firing tones show consistent workshop manufacture from the same artisan circle. The signature Donato Enriquez on one example supports a post 1940s date because signed tourist and folkloric ceramics began to be recorded in that period in Ayacucho, especially in Quinua where similar whistling ensembles were produced for regional markets.

The fair market value depends on the group size. Individual multi figure whistling vessels from this period usually trade between 60 and 120 USD each. A complete group of seven in functioning condition can reach 400 to 700 USD when sold together. Collectors value functional whistling mechanisms and intact surfaces which these examples appear to retain.