Turkey Whistle

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Turkey Whistle

Mexico, Colima, Colima, 200 BCE–500 CE
Ceramics
Unslipped buff ceramic
2 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.35 x 8.89 x 6.35 cm)
The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch (M.86.296.172)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kan, Michael, Meighan, Clement, Nicholson, H.B. and Rexford Stead.  Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1970.
  • Blondet, José Luis. Six Scripts for Not I: Throwing Voices (1500 BCE-2020 CE). Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2020.