Figure Whistle, 3rd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Gold, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metal-Musical Instruments, This small hollow figure whistle is made of hammered gold sheet joined along the sides. It is similar to the numerous ceramic whistles found in Moche houses and middle-status burials. Most ceramic whistles represent warriors holding ropes or clubs and wearing capes, large earspools, and headdresses ornamented with crescents or frontal disks
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Figure Whistle, 3rd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Gold, H, 2, 5.1 cm, Metal-Musical Instruments, small, hollow, figure, whistle, hammered gold, sheet, joined, sides, numerous ceramic, whistles, Moche houses, middle-status burials, ceramic whistles, represent, warriors, holding, ropes, clubs, wearing capes, large earspools, headdresses ornamented, crescents, frontal disks
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