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Copper whistle
Object Number 46-77-30/6375
Display Title Copper whistle
Descriptions
Object Description Copper whistle in form of bird sitting on a tree stump. Bird 16 mm high, measurements in full record are for entire piece.Little corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper whistle, tubular shaped body, bird effigy on top.
Classification
  • Personal
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / <County> / <City> / Churin
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley; Huacho, near
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 2 x 1.2 cm (1 7/8 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6375
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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