Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/684

Single tone figure whistle with head back, black plant decoration on peaked cap, orange-brown face, suspension lug on chest and brown vertical band decoration on tubular mouthpiece. Broken, not restored.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 2.4 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 2.6 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 2990/0684