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Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/323

Y form whistle. Terracotta; fine polished surface. Prominent nose in relief, vent as a mouth. Circular eyes are part of the negative geometrical decoration. Hole above the nose used to carry the whistle. Modelled manufacture. Unbroken.

  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Viru
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 6.3 cm, width 4.3 cm, depth 2.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in La Libertad
  • Creation Date between 201 BCE and 300
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0323

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