Whistle, 15th century - Public domain dedication photo
Summary
United States, California
Public domain photograph of bone museum object, 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
abalone shell
aerophones
bone
duct flutes
flutes
ivory
musical instruments
sea shell
shell
whistles
california
north and central america
bone ivory musical instruments
chumash
whistle
15th century
3 d object
metropolitan museum of art
Date
1500 - 1699
in collections
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)