Whistle
late 1800s
Maker Unknown
African Art
Whistle, late 1800s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 1800s. Probably hippopotamus ivory; overall: 7.3 x 3.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Educational Purchase Fund 1915.443
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Musical Instrument
- Formatted Medium
- Probably hippopotamus ivory
- Medium
- probably, hippopotamus, ivory
- Dimensions
- Overall: 7.3 x 3.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
- Departments
- African Art
- Accession Number
- 1915.443
- Credit Line
- Educational Purchase Fund
- Exhibitions
- Artlens Exhibition 2017
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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