Bird form ocarina, musical instrument. Painted geometrical decoration in orange-red, cream and black slip on head, tail and wings. Bird's head is turned to the side and has applied eyes, three holes on top of the body and one pierced lug for suspension on belly. Modelled manufacture. Unbroken.

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• Type of Item whistle
• Culture Wari
• Material clay, paint
• Measurements height 5.4 cm, width 7.4 cm, depth 4.7 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Chancay

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• Creation Date between 800 and 1200
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2990/0322