Whistle Item Number: H1.158 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceramic whistle in the shape of a standing warrior in full dress with a shield and club; figure is painted red, brown and cream. The mouthpiece is formed as a large conical protrusion on the figure's back. Restored.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 1400 and 1550
- Owned by Berkeley Galleries Ltd. before March 1960
- Received from Berkeley Galleries Ltd. (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during March 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Inca
- Previous Owner
- Berkeley Galleries Ltd.
- Received from
- Berkeley Galleries Ltd. (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1400 and 1550
- Ownership Date
- before March 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0023/0005