Whistle, vessel flute. The vessel takes the form of a demon’s head. The front has detailed sculpted features of a face. The two sides have double ridges representing ears with horns above. A large mouth hole occupies the entire upper surface. Two round finger holes on the front take the position of the eyes.

whistle; vessel flute
MT260-1998
Musical Instruments

1 item (description level: whole)

421.13

Broad category

Musical Instruments, Aerophone

Additional names, titles, or classifications

catalogue name:  whistle; vessel flute
object name:  whistle
common name:  vessel flutes
object name (AAT):  vessel flute
catalogue title:  421.13

Place

South America; Central America

Additional place information

Central America 
South America 

Measurements

overall: 50 x 44 x 38 mm

Additional measurement information

overall: 50 x 44 x 38 mm

Related subjects

object name (AAT): vessel flutes
object name: whistles

Record created 1999-12-26 by BCURTIS

Record last updated 2017-08-31 by XGVIEWS