Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Celia Candlin; purchased by MAI from Celia Candlin through Walter Randel (Walter Randel Gallery, New York) in 1967 using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
- Seller agent
- Walter Randel (Walter Randall/Walter Randal), Non-Indian
- Seller
- Celia Candlin, Non-Indian
- Previous owner
- Celia Candlin, Non-Indian
- Presenter/funding source
- Sackler Fund
- Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987
- Date created
- AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
- Object Name
- Whistle in the form of a man
- Media/Materials
- Pottery, paint
- Techniques
- Mold-made, painted
- Object Type
- Music and Sound
