Pre Columbian Pottery Whistle - musical instruments
Summary
Public domain photo of a 3d object, North and Central America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
musical instruments
aerophones
ceramics
duct flutes
flutes
pottery
whistles
costa rica
pottery whistle
animals
the crosby brown collection of musical instruments
north and central america
aerophone whistle flute whistle
costa rican
pre columbian
whistle
3d object
metropolitan museum of art
medieval art
Date
0800 - 1525
in collections
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")