Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/674

Single tone human head whistle with tab headdress, slit eyes, small opening below as a mouth and two suspension lugs on stem. Well preserved.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 1.6 cm, width 4.1 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ocucaje

  • Creation Date between 301 BCE and 101 BCE
  • 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 2990/0674