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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 (Colombia)
Date500-1550
Mediumpottery and slip paint
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 3 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. (10.2 x 8.6 x 4.8 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bischoff
Terms
    Object number84.0248.01
    DescriptionThe miniature figure wears a broad nose plaque and a circular labret. The original adormnents were probably made of gold. Incised lines on the face may represent tatooing or face painting.
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    Not on view
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tairona
    500-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tairona
    500-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tairona
    500-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Tairona
    500-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    500-1500
    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
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    800 BCE-1400 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1000-1500