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Whistling Jar
1000 - 1466 CE11th-15th century
7 3/4 in. x 5 1/4 in. x 6 in. (19.69 cm x 13.34 cm x 15.24 cm)
Chimú, Peruvian, (1000–1466)
Object Type:
Pre-Columbian
Medium and Support:
Ceramic
Credit Line:
Gift of William O. Gross Jr.
Accession Number:
1993.059
Object Description
Grey-black ware "whistling jar." "Whistler" sits cross-legged on one side of jar; he wears tall headdress and ear spools. The back of his head is joined to narrow spout by bridge handle which contains whistle. Base of jar has "goose-bump" finish.
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- Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022
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