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Double Pottery Whistle

date uncertain
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Double Pottery Whistle
  • Date: date uncertain
  • Geography: Costa Rica
  • Culture: Costa Rican
  • Medium: Clay
  • Dimensions: L. 4.4 cm (1-13/16 in.); W. 3.7 cm (1-7/16 in.); H. 2.8 cm (1-3/16 in.); Wt. 24 g
  • Classification: Aerophone-Whistle Flute-whistle
  • Credit Line: Gift of John Meigs Keith, 1906
  • Object Number: 06.1310.10
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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