Skip to main content
Gourd whistles (?)
Object Number 18-12-30/F171
Display Title Gourd whistles (?)
Descriptions
Object Description Gourd whistles (?)
Inventory Description Gourd whistles, cylindrical, 2 perforations.
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Caraya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Araquaya; Goyas
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 3.9 x 4 cm (5 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object F171
Provenance
Owner Frederick Braun (1918)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Wooden whistles to ward off "evil eye"
40-24-50/5047 Wooden whistles to ward off "evil eye"
Woodwind
Africa
Whistles made from tree fruit and raffia string
35-25-30/1130 Whistles made from tree fruit and raffia string
Woodwind
Peru
Wooden whistles for protection against "evil eye"
40-24-50/5049 Wooden whistles for protection against "evil eye"
Woodwind
Africa
Series of bone flutes or whistles with 4 perforations
32-30-30/108 Series of bone flutes or whistles with 4 perforations
Woodwind
Peru
Wooden whistles on string - for luck in hunting
40-24-50/4970 Wooden whistles on string - for luck in hunting
Woodwind
Africa
Whistles (wooden) for protection against "evil eye"
40-24-50/5050 Whistles (wooden) for protection against "evil eye"
Woodwind
Africa
Wooden whistles for protection against "evil eye"
40-24-50/5048 Wooden whistles for protection against "evil eye"
Woodwind
Africa
14 bamboo whistles. Piringi
49-14-50/8074 14 bamboo whistles. Piringi
Woodwind
Nyasaland
Charm and 3 whistles on thong - for safety in hunting
40-24-50/4969 Charm and 3 whistles on thong - for safety in hunting
Woodwind
Africa
Whistles
10-58-30/82742 Whistles
Woodwind
British Guiana
Guyana
Wooden whistles for protection against "evil eye" - tied together on string
40-24-50/5051 Wooden whistles for protection against "evil eye" - tied together on string
Woodwind
Africa
Whistles
79-14-20/17375 Whistles
Woodwind
Raw Material
Guadalajara