OJAC Collection - Stingray Double Whistle

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Stingray Double Whistle

250 - 900 CE
3rd-10th century
2 3/8 in. x 1 7/8 in. x 3/4 in. (6.03 cm x 4.76 cm x 1.91 cm)

Veracruz, Mexican

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1986.120

Object Description

Double whistle in form of sea animal (stingray) with applied eyes and large nose with pointed mouth; flippers on each side. Two holes on bottom; one on top and two holes on back end. Black paint on body and head. Gross No. 222 MVC

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

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Exhibition List

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

Ancient Americas in a New Light

Stingray Double Whistle