possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Southern California: Middle Period and Chumash (archaeological) Search this
Previous owner:
Rosa H. Dallidet (R. Dallindet/Mrs Dellenditt), Non-Indian, 1865-1943 Search this
Seller:
Rosa H. Dallidet (R. Dallindet/Mrs Dellenditt), Non-Indian, 1865-1943 Search this
MAI agent:
John Peabody Harrington (J.P. Harrington), Non-Indian, 1884-1961 Search this
Object Name:
Whistle (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone, shell beads, asphaltum/bitumen
Techniques:
Inlaid, carved, drilled
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Avila; San Luis Obispo County; California; USA
Date created:
800 BC–AD 1850 (Late Holocene period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Rosa H. Dallidet (1865-1943); purchased from Miss Dallidet in 1923 by ethnologist and linguist John Peabody Harrington (1884-1961) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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