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Artifact

Whistling Jar

Description

  • Two blackware bottles joined together by a common spout and a brace between the two, known as a double-spout and bridge.
  • This type of earthenware vessel is given the name of "Huaco" in Peru.
  • Made by the Indigenous peoples of Peru.
  • One of the spouts is topped by a kneeling figure (head missing) holding an urn on its side.
  • The figure is hollow and although the top is missing, it is possible to assume that it would have had a hole in one side causing a whistling sound whenever water was poured from the second, open spout.
  • Whistle spouts in the Gallinazo culture were usually modeled in the form of a head or figure.

Background Information

  • Purchased in Peru as a memento by Charles Wallen. 
  • This type of pottery is usually linked to ceremonial, religious, or artistic uses rather than utilitarian due to their high provenience in burials and temples. 

Map Location

Latitude: 4° 34' 43.025" S
Longitude: 81° 16' 20.95" W

Date

Pre-Columbian (AD 900-1492)

Dimensions

inches
Length:
7.0
Width:
4.0
Height:
8.0

Events, Places, People

  • Charles Wallen
  • Peru

Originating Location

South America›Peru

Subject

  • Front side of black double-spout and bridge vessel. There is a kneeling figure, missing its head, on the spout to the left.
  • Back side of black double-spout and bridge vessel. There is a kneeling figure, missing its head, on the spout to the right.

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