The object in the image is a Cola Cola, a traditional handmade terracotta whistle from Gravina in Puglia, Italy. This is the symbol of gravina and only made by a few families. It is a symbol of fertility and good fortune, often used in engagement ceremonies or as a good luck charm. In the form of a bird. Modelled by hand and painted with vibrant primary colors that symbolize the colors of spring. It is a functional musical instrument that uproduces a specific sound recognizable to locals. Length approx 11cms, height approx 9 cms
