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REPORT OF NATIONAL MUSEUM, 1896. 



whistling mecbanisiu in its liead. There are small openings in the 

 ears, nostrils, and mouth of the figure, which allow the air to escape, 

 but the whistle itself can not be seen. Two notes can be obtained, as 

 shown in the following scale — the higher note by increased force in 

 blowing: sva. 



Specimen, Cat. No. 1347 (U.S.N.M.), from Peru, presented by Mr. 

 W. Cartwright, is a double bottle of polished black ware, with a hori- 

 zontal connecting handle between the two projections. Ui)ou one of 



Fig. 320. 



BOUBLE WHISTLING VASE, BLACK WARE, BAND DECORATION IN KEHEP. 



Cheperi, Province of Pacasmayo, Peru 



Cat. No. 10-552, U.S.N. M. ^i natural size. 



these is represented a moukey-like figure. The bottom of one chamber 

 is broken, and no sound can be produced. 



Specimen, Oat. No. 68102 (U.S.jST.M.) was exhumed from a mound or 

 tomb near Catacaos, Peru, collected by Mr.W. F. Lee. It is bird shaped 

 and made of dark gray colored clay, slightly polished. The head is 

 parrot-like, and the plumage markings are indicated in conventional 

 style by lines and dots in relief. The spout rises from the body near 

 the tail, and is connected by a curved handle with the bird's head. 

 Near this point of contact the handle is enlarged and contains the air 

 passage, venthole, etc., which are necessary to obtain a sound or note. 

 The specimen, however, is mutilated to such an extent that no musical 

 sound can be produced. 



