Name/Title

Whistles

Entry/Object ID

1990.01.155.002

Description

A ceramic whistle. The whistle is in the shape of a skeleton like figure. The whistle is painted white and has black and red detailing. There is an opening in the figures mouth and on the back at the base to create the whistle. This is a Day of the Dead whistle.

Artwork Details

Medium

Clay, Paint

Made/Created

Artist

unknown

Date made

circa 1987

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Height

7-1/8 in

Width

3 in

Length

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

b.)7 1/8'' x 3'' x 4 1/8'' (18.1cm x 7.6cm x 10.5cm)