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Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/649

Single tone grey-black whistle with circular headdress with radiating incised lines, reed stamped eyes; mouth is opening to sound chamber. The juncture is vented. Modeled manufacture. Not restored.

  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 8.0 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 3.1 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Ocucaje
  • Creation Date between 301 BCE and 201 BCE
  • 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 2990/0649

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