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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Whistle
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Whistle

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumpottery and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 2 x 5 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (5.1 x 13.7 x 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Coppersmith in memory of Dora Coppersmith
Terms
    Object number86.0071
    DescriptionThe poison glands of the Bufo Marinus produce a highly toxic secretion which is usually lethal. However, when ingested under particular circumstances it is hallucinogenic and was often used by shamans. The bulbous, punctilated humps over the fronts legs represent the poison sacs.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Olmec
    ca. 800-300 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Colima
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Batak people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 300 BCE-200 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Diquis
    ca. 800-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pihuamo
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE