Whistle Item Number: 2990/323 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Y form whistle. Terracotta; fine polished surface. Prominent nose in relief, vent as a mouth. Circular eyes are part of the negative geometrical decoration. Hole above the nose used to carry the whistle. Modelled manufacture. Unbroken.
Item History
- Made in La Libertad, Peru between 201 BCE and 300
- 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
- Viru
- 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
- La Libertad, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 201 BCE and 300
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0323