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

Artist/Maker Maya (archaeological culture) Mesoamerica
Dateca. 600-900
CultureMaya
Mediumpottery
DimensionsOverall: 1 x 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (2.5 x 7 x 4.1 cm)
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Coppersmith in memory of Lelia C. Rosen
Terms
    Object number84.0152
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of the Ancient Americas
    DescriptionThis whistle takes the form of an alligator or caiman, both well known reptiles of the Central American tropics. Whistles were used in ceremonies and as toys for children.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Central Highlands/Atlantic Watershed
    ca. 500-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Whistle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
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