Whistle Item Number: 2990/322 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bird form ocarina, musical instrument. Painted geometrical decoration in orange-red, cream and black slip on head, tail and wings. Bird's head is turned to the side and has applied eyes, three holes on top of the body and one pierced lug for suspension on belly. Modelled manufacture. Unbroken.
Item History
- Made in Chancay, Lima, Peru between 800 and 1200
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Wari
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Chancay, Lima, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 800 and 1200
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0322