Whistle in the form of a seed pod

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Date created: AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate period)

Culture/People: probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source circa 1918.
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Place: Coast; Peru

See related items: Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture); Music and Sound
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Andes

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/1525
Barcode: 081525.000

Object Type: Music and Sound

Object Name: Whistle in the form of a seed pod
Media/Materials: Pottery, paint
Techniques: Mold-made, painted
Dimensions: 32 x 14 x 7 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws693a57975-8c8f-4055-a6e5-05339ce71dfa

Record ID: NMAI_87373