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Whistle; vessel flute

Whistle, vessel flute. A clay vessel in the form of a head and shoulder representation of a figure in a cloak, possibly holding a baby. The lower surface is flattened, allowing the instrument to stand. Two finger holes are positioned on the lower side faces behind the elbows with a smaller hole above the hole at the left elbow. A paper label adhered to the back reads: Pescadillo (Manabi).

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  • Materials:stone
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  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: 2.4409 x 1.7717 x 1.2598 in.; 62 x 45 x 32 mm