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