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Several of the clay vessels in the display are whistling pots, which can be sounded either by blowing through the pipe or swinging the half water-filled vessel from side to side. The sounds produced vary depending on the shape of the pot, and could be bubbling, splashing, swirling or achieve a more chirpy or singing sound. Little is known about the actual significance of the pots. Some are decora...
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Several of the clay vessels in the display are whistling pots, which can be sounded either by blowing through the pipe or swinging the half water-filled vessel from side to side. The sounds produced vary depending on the shape of the pot, and could be bubbling, splashing, swirling or achieve a more chirpy or singing sound. Little is known about the actual significance of the pots. Some are decorated with depictions of birds, and studies show that the specific sound produced by the clay vessels is often similar to the call of the bird species depicted. The tradition of producing whistling clay pots ended with the Spanish conquest, but has resumed in recent years.
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