OJAC Collection - Effigy Turkey Whistle

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Effigy Turkey Whistle

300 BCE - 250 CE
3rd century BCE - 2nd century CE
4 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in. x 1 3/4 in. (11.43 cm x 10.48 cm x 4.45 cm)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1986.112

Object Description

Effigy whistle in shape of standing turkey with flared tail. Applied eyes, crest, neck and tail features. Traces of black on tail, neck and legs. Also some traces of red. Gross No. 63 MCOL

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Ancient Americas, Animal, Funerary, Pre-Columbian, Whistle

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas