Figure Whistle, 7th century - Public domain museum image. A gold figurine of a monkey holding a baseball bat
Summary
Public domain photo of antique sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
The whistle is a musical instrument that produces sound by blowing air through a small opening. It has been used for various purposes throughout history, including signaling, communication, and music. Whistles have been found in archaeological sites dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. They were used by soldiers as a means of communication during battles, and by shepherds to control their flocks.
Tags
moche
aerophones
duct flutes
flutes
gold
metal
musical instruments
whistles
metal musical instruments
figure
whistle
history of the ancient world
7th century
6th century
5th century
4th century
3rd century
2nd century
high resolution
ultra high resolution
3 d object
sculpture
metropolitan museum of art
Date
0200 - 0699
in collections
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)