Whistle in the Form of an Animal
Arts of the Americas
MEDIUM
Ceramic, pigment
DATES
550â900
DIMENSIONS
3 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (7.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2009.2.23
CREDIT LINE
Gift in memory of Frederic Zeller
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small hollow whistle in the form of an anthropomorphic animal, possibly a frog or monkey. The figure wears an elaborate necklace and the raised right arm holds a rattle. There is blue pigment over the face and head and remnants of white on the torso.
Condition: good
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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