Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/820

Terracotta whistle in bird form and conical mouthpiece. Traces of negative decoration. Head turned back, reed stamp eyes and opening on opposite side of suspension loop. Unbroken.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Viru
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 3.2 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 1.9 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • 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 2990/0820