Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/702

Whistle with double mouthpiece, hole for suspension between the tubes and two openings on top. Partially burnished surface. Hand-built ceramic. Broken, not restored.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Chancay
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 1.9 cm, width 4.8 cm, depth 3.6 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Lima

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • 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 2990/0702