Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Shell
Unknown artist
Date: 5th–15th century
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Musical Instruments
Country: Ecuador
Culture: Ecuadorian
Themes: Shells
Gift of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1983
Date range
400 – 1500
Largest dimension
6.4 cm
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