Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/678

Single tone whistle. Figure with hooded eyes and open mouth. Tubular mouthpiece and one suspension lug at figure's back. Cream, red-brown, orange-brown, black and grey paint. Partially burnished surface. Complete.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 2.0 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 1.7 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ica

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 400
  • 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 2990/0678