Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/213

Blackware ocarina with raised mouth-piece and three holes; incised bands of zigzags and dots. Burnished surface. Surface abrasions, minor spalls and chips.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Chincha
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 5.0 cm, width 6.9 cm, depth 5.9 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Chincha

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0213