Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/680

Single tone figure whistle with hooded eyes, hands to front, opening on back, tubular mouthpiece and suspension lugs on stomach. Light orange mouth is outlined in black, red-brown mouthpiece and orange-brown, red-brown and black clothing; cream ground. Partial burnish technique on surface. No breakages.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 1.7 cm, width 5.7 cm, depth 2.0 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 good
  • Accession Number 2990/0680