Whistle Item Number: 2990/337 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ovoid whistle with deer horn design. Terracotta. Goose skin decoration: pressed circular bands of dots on each side. Molded and modeled manufacture. Burnished technique on surface. Breakage partially repaired.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 1000 and 1476
- 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
- Chimu
- 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
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1000 and 1476
- 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
- 2990/0337