Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/539

Terracotta bird ocarina with opening and two holes on the back. Incised eyes, tail and beak. Partially burnished surface. Breakage repaired.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Moche
  • Material adhesive, clay, paint
  • Measurements height 9.3 cm, width 3.9 cm, depth 6.8 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 2990/0539