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Unknown
Whistle20th century

Not on view
Small dark ceramic or stone object with a barrel-shaped body, two side lugs, and a carved human face in low relief on the front surface

Unknown, Whistle, 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Matthew McKeeves, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Whistle
Culture
Songye peoples
Place Made
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Length: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Matthew McKeeves
Accession Number
AC1998.171.1
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
African Art

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