Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/277

Double whistle, warrior deity figure. Terracotta and traces of fugitive black. Conical mouthpiece at back above whistles. Standing man is wearing a headdress with bird design in the middle, necklace, a shield and a weapon. Modeled technique.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 12.9 cm, width 7.9 cm, depth 7.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • 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 2990/0277