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Vessel flute

Flute - Zoomorphic, pottery vessel flute whistle, with internal duct (in pedal surface of base), with one pectoral finger hole. Black, earthenware whistle in form of bird, the wing and tail feathers carefully delineated. On circular base. Labelled ' Hechoen Mexico'

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  • Materials:Ceramic
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 66mm; W: 23mm; H: 47mm