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Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/821

Terracotta whistle with bird form, black linear decoration and black conical mouthpiece. Reed stamp eyes and opening on opposite side of triangular suspension loop. Breakage repaired.

  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Viru
  • Material clay, paint, adhesive
  • Measurements height 2.4 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 2.1 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in La Libertad
  • 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 fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0821

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