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Chimu Whistling Jar

ChimuCirca 1000 CE

Museo de las Americas

Museo de las Americas
Denver, United States

When you pour water from this double jar, or blow on the spout, it makes a bird-like sound. Music and dance were essential to all cultures in ancient America.

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  • Title: Chimu Whistling Jar
  • Creator: Chimu
  • Date Created: Circa 1000 CE
  • Location Created: Chimu, Peru
  • Provenance: Retha Bloodworth Collection
  • Subject Keywords: Ancient America
  • Type: Vessel
  • Rights: Museo de las Americas
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