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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Whistle of Man in Vulture Costume
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Whistle of Man in Vulture Costume

Maker Nahua culture (Mexico, Central Veracruz)
Date550-950
MediumCeramic
Dimensions11 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 5 in. (28.6 x 19.1 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsMusical instruments
Credit LineGift of Lawrence J. Cassard, M.D.
Object number1991.18.7
Collections
DescriptionLate Classic: in the form of a kneeling culture-headed figure, with tripod support at the back, raised hands at the front, elaborate regalia and crown projection, and traces of pigment.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bat head
Nahua culture
550-750
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Animal Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rican
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Animal Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rica, Nicoya zone, Guanacaste
300-500
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bird Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rica, Rio de Jesus
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Wreath Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rica, Rio de Jesus
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Whistle (ocarina)
Panamanian
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bird Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rican
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Frog Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Panamanian
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bat Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rica, Nicoya zone, Guanacaste
c. 1200–1550
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bird Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rica, Nicoya zone, Guanacaste
c. 1200 - 1550
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Feline Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rica, Central Highlands
1-500
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Parrot Effigy Whistle (ocarina)
Costa Rican
undated

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